Twitter goes in frenzy as Messi retires from international football

After Messi retirement, Pakistanis wonder when Afridi will follow Argentine's footsteps

It was no surprise that the world was outraged and in disbelief as arguably one of the greatest footballers Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday.

Messi's announcement came after Argentina failed to win against Chile in the final of the Copa America. The 29-year-old’s dramatic announcement followed Argentina’s third loss in a major final since 2014. They were beaten 1-0 by Germany in the final of the World Cup in 2014 and lost on penalties, also to Chile, in the final of the 2015 Copa America.



Grief-stricken and angry fans took to Twitter to express their feelings:

https://twitter.com/messi10stats/status/747321538605518849

https://twitter.com/crazydotcomm/status/747337238309011456

Me when #Messi said he's retiring from International Soccer pic.twitter.com/KGTzQexGMp

— Daniel (@Daniel_Partida8) June 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/JPizzleFIFA/status/747309654351306752

I'm sure this boy can convince #Messi to rescind his decision.😁😁😁 pic.twitter.com/QWTmrNcPwx

— Mr. Rules (@EbenezerRules) June 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/FootballFunnys/status/747334963612155904

https://twitter.com/artdecogaga/status/747330636214472709

https://twitter.com/HassanJaber99/status/747328380970766336

Sums up everything #Messi pic.twitter.com/Wfhpd6a6wl

— عمر (@Keyb0ardMujahid) June 27, 2016

Certain fans also drew parallels between the Argentine and Shahid Afridi questioning when the 36-year-old all-rounder will retire.

Dear Messi,
This is Shahid Afridi.

He retires every year.
Comes out of every retirement.

Be like Shahid Afridi. pic.twitter.com/rQHOVeWZrD

— The Neonatal Doctor (@DrDebashisDe) June 27, 2016

Reporter: "Will you reconsider your decision?"

Messi: "No. I'm Not Shahid Afridi." ;)#LionelMessi

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) June 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/no1tweets/status/747345987589410817

Hands up if you thought #Messi would retire from international football before Afridi retired from cricket. pic.twitter.com/ob6k8KtkZ4

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 27, 2016

Au revoir Messi.