22Photo1Video© business-standard.comLionel Messi announces retirement from international football
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One of the best to ever play the sport of football and the second-highest goalscorer in international football, Lionel Messi has called curtains on his international career after 207 appearances in Argentina's iconic blue-and-white jersey.
“It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul, but I understand that this is the right moment,” Messi said.
The Argentina captain insisted that he had always given everything for the national-team shirt, including during the difficult years before the country's golden generation finally began collecting major trophies.
“ I swear to you that I always gave it my all - not just in these last few years when we won everything, but before that too,
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“ It was a decision that hurt – and still hurts deep down – but I understand that the time has come,
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“ I don’t know what I am going to do without you, I don’t know how to go on.
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“ You were by my side from the beginning; there was so little left until the end,
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“ He is pure history. History. A legend,
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“ It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time,
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“ After the time that has passed since the final, and after giving it a lot of thought, I want to let everyone know that I am retiring from the National Team...It was a decision that hurt-and still…
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“ I tried so hard to be champion with Argentina. It didn't happen,
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“ My legs couldn't go on any more,
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