Lionel Messi resigns from International football

New Delhi: Lionel Messi has decided to retire from the Argentina national team following defeat by Chile in Copa American league on Saturday. The decision was announced at a media meet.

The football great said he missed many chances during the match. "I am ready to step down now", he said.

The superstar became Argentina's all-time leading goal scorer during Copa America football matches.

“It was not an easy tournament,” said Messi, while speaking out about problems with the Argentina federation.