Messi walks out on his country

[TonyCork80]

Aged 29. Retired after losing on spotters to Chile last night.

As soon as he got the record basically, all about him.

 

[KD Langer]

Same age as big AL.

 

[Corcaigh32]

Ah Tony.

 

[Rebelred]

Taking the selfish route:

“It’s tough, it’s not the time for analysis,” he said. “In the dressing room I thought that this is the end for me with the national team, it’s not for me. That’s the way I feel right now, it’s a huge sadness once again and I missed the penalty that was so important.

“I tried so hard to be [a] champion with Argentina. But it didn’t happen. I couldn’t do it. I think it’s best for everyone, for me and for many people who want it. The choice for me is over, it is a decision. I tried many times [to be a champion] but did not.”

 

[Michael P Splonk]

Messi just doesn't fancy it. Puts a definite end to the GOAT discussions anyway. An utter failure on the international front.

 

[Pepe]

Yet Christy turning out half injured in a dog shit Portugal side giving it his all.

Another deb8 put to bed.

Christy>>>>>>Pepti

 

[Quincy]

Taking the selfish route:

“It’s tough, it’s not the time for analysis,” he said. “In the dressing room I thought that this is the end for me with the national team, it’s not for me. That’s the way I feel right now, it’s a huge sadness once again and I missed the penalty that was so important.

“I tried so hard to be [a] champion with Argentina. But it didn’t happen. I couldn’t do it. I think it’s best for everyone, for me and for many people who want it. The choice for me is over, it is a decision. I tried many times [to be a champion] but did not.”

Is that an actual quote from him ? Really surprised he would say something like that .If he did wonder what the folk of Argentina make of it .

 

[TonyCork80]

Ah Tony.

What? He did.

It's the best thing for everyone, he said.

He didn't quite explain why it was the best thing for Argentina for one of the top players in the world and their record scorer to retire while still pretty much in his prime.

Funny that.

 

[Pepe]

Typical over reaction that's quite common with athletes on roids.

 

[Lapsy Pa]

Heh.

Another "isn't Messi an awful awful man" thread