Messi Quits International Football

Argentina have to be the biggest chokers of all time.

That's weak and pathetic. Argentine fans used to derisively call him "the Catalan" when he was younger and they struggled to take to him. This won't help matters.

He won't retire permanently, expect him to play in Russia 2018

comment by Hafi's ethical brother (U20351)
posted 41 minutes ago
Argentina have to be the biggest chokers of all time.
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Oh my, they didn't lose again?
So embarrassing!

Lots of exit now

Aguero 28
Banega 27
Biglia 30
Di Maria 28
Higuain 28
Messi 29

All saying they want to quit

comment by Sheriff John Brown - bring back David Dein (U7482)
posted 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
That's weak and pathetic. Argentine fans used to derisively call him "the Catalan" when he was younger and they struggled to take to him. This won't help matters.
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a bit harsh to call a decision that hurts him personally as weak and rubbish! Whats your basis? maybe he feels failure to win a competition they have dominated is good enough reason for him to resign, same way a CEO would resign if the company performs poorly or a politician would resign if he fails to deliver on his promises.

I don't see how self introspection and admitting failure can be seen as weak and pathetic.He knows and accepts that people have certain expectations and he has failed to meet them. 2 crucial finals as captain and he has failed to lead his team to the title.

Should have won both finals in my opinion but thats besides the point.

I think International football as a whole is in a mess

comment by Martial Law (U13506)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Lots of exit now

Aguero 28
Banega 27
Biglia 30
Di Maria 28
Higuain 28
Messi 29

All saying they want to quit
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Bunch of pu$$ies.

comment by I am No.4 (U19487)
posted 5 hours, 5 minutes ago
Not the greatest ever then. Not even the greatest Argentinian player ever.
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Lol what?

comment by Sheriff John Brown - bring back David Dein (U7482)
posted 3 hours, 2 minutes ago
That's weak and pathetic. Argentine fans used to derisively call him "the Catalan" when he was younger and they struggled to take to him. This won't help matters.
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I don't think he'll care a great deal anymore. Barcelona is his home and they will worship him long after he leaves this mortal curl

Up steps Dybala to take the throne.