Football fans react to Messi’s sudden retirement

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In an interview early this morning, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football. This happened an hour after Messi’s Argentina lost in the final of the Copa America against Chile in a breathtaking penalty shootout. This is the third consecutive final they’ve lost in the last three years.

With the 2018 World Cup just around the corner, soccer fans across the globe took to social media to express their disappointment at the soccer star’s decision. We share the same sentiments; the Barcelona midfielder is only 29 years old and still has a lot to offer his national team. Here are some of the opinions that have been coming in from all over the world.

It’s sad that Messi never won an international trophy.He’s unlucky.He lost 3 finals in 3 years.If you troll him right now,you’re heartless.We are all with you.❤ #messi #copaamerica

A photo posted by Rahul Dwivedi (@rahul__dwivedi) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:16am PDT

End of an era…. #messi

A photo posted by Andaman Seasar Saisrithong (@seasar_anda11) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:15am PDT

MESSI RETIRES FROM THE NATIONAL TEAM . You’re still the greatest ever,Leo. With or without trophies with Argentina. #messi @leomessi

A video posted by I Love Camp Nou (@ali_amiri98) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:15am PDT

Did we seriously witness two greatest players announcing their international football retirements in just one week!?! I’m shocked!! Who’s also shocked from Messi’s? #messi #zlatan

A photo posted by jose nicolas suarez (@josesuarez13) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:14am PDT

Messi isn’t just a name. It’s a trend. It’s a criteria to judge the level of players now. Careers end, legacies don’t.!! It’s hard to see Messi go down like that and giving up on his national team. This guy has carried the team to 4 final games. #RESPECT #legend #messi10 #messi #graciasmessi

A photo posted by Abby (@theabdulshaikh) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:14am PDT

The worst thing you see on Monday morning that Argentina losses & he retires… #messi#10#lovefor10#legend#lionelmessi#tune khelna chhod dia to humne bhi dekhna chhod dia 🙁

A photo posted by Anuj Dhayal (@anuj_dhayal) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:12am PDT

I’m on the Ronaldo side, but this is sad for #Messi to have called it quits! #Argentina #CopaAmerica #Football #Ronaldo

A photo posted by Josh Ruby (@iamjoshruby) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:12am PDT

It’s not over for you Messi , You’re better than that , Hope you’ll be back soon #messi #football #Copaamerica #Centenario #Argentina #LionelMessi #Vector #Retired #Photoshop #Latepost

A photo posted by Fchrdn Wndh Stwn (@fachrudinsetiawan) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:08am PDT

Bad day for football fans no matter which country u belong to #messi #legend

A photo posted by JB (@olayemijohnny) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:06am PDT

King retires from International football….#GOAT #Respect#Legend #messi…#copaamerica….

A photo posted by Pranav (@lovinglegend08) on Jun 27, 2016 at 1:15am PDT