Five-time Ballon D’Or winner and the captain of Argentina, Lionel Messi has announced a return to the national team. Messi earlier announced his retirement after a humbling loss to Chile in the Copa America final denied him of the trophy at his second try.
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An emotional Messi who couldn’t hide the pain, declared he was retiring from the National team. It was a move that disappointed many, as many Argentines called on him to reconsider his retirement.
Messi is the Albaceleste’s all-time leading goal scorer and there’s very little doubt that the team is worse off without him.