Twitter goes in frenzy as Messi retires from international football

After Messi retirement, Pakistanis wonder when Afridi will follow Argentine's footsteps
Sports Desk | June 27, 2016

Fans took to Twitter to express their anger, grief, and many other emotions. PHOTO: AFP

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.

Messi retires from international football

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




















Chile retain Copa with shootout win over Argentina

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









Au revoir Messi.
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