After Argentina´s tragic loss in the Copa America final, Lionel Messi declared his retirement from Argentina´s soccer team.
Argentina has suffered some losses in the past years. Seeking to win the title, Argentina lost to Brazil in 2007 and to Chile in 2014. Winning the Copa America final this year would have brought much redemption to the competitive team.
Messi was particularly affected by his miss of a penalty kick that just went over the goal post. He comments to TyC, ´´On top of everything, I missed the penalty kick. I think this is best for everyone. First of all for me, and then for everyone. I think there are a lot of people who want this, who obviously are not satisfied, as we are not satisfied reaching a final and not winning it.´´
Messi announced his retirement just after the loss to Chile. Some believe that it was a knee-jerk reaction to the unfortunate result of the final, and that Messi isn´t serious. Others believe that Messi has tried enough with Argentina, and that he should go elsewhere.
Regardless, countless fans are pleading with Messi to stay with Argentina. The hashtag ´´NoTeVayasLio´´ (meaning ´´Don´tLeaveLio´´) has become an increasing trend on social media.
The soccer star appears to be sticking to his original statement of retirement, though fans all across Argentina ask him to reconsider.
