In an unexpected twist of fate, starry Argentina lost the game against Chile during the penalty shootout as normal and extra times ended goalless. Captain Lionel Messi, reasonably touted by many as the best football player in history, dramatically missed from the spot and, bursting into tears, announced he was leaving the national team.
Children in Argentina with "don't go Leo" messages.. pic.twitter.com/DCWxC8MlF6
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) 2 июля 2016 г.
Maradona: "Those who criticise Messi have never kicked a football. I will ask Messi to consider returning." pic.twitter.com/qNqYOcHOGp
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) 30 июня 2016 г.
