'I was embarrassed when I said I wanted to return to the national team'

Tom Smith 6 years ago 6.4k |

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The defeat to Chile was one of the hardest moments in Messi's career. AFP
The defeat to Chile was one of the hardest moments in Messi's career. AFP
The relationship between Lionel Messi and the Argentina National Team is complicated. The Barcelona star has always given his all for the 'Albiceleste', but following the defeat to Chile in the Copa America final in 2016, he decided to retire from international football. Now, a year and a half later, he has a new-found hunger for success.