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Argentina's president urges Messi to stay with national team

Tuesday, 28 June 2016 3:40 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 28 June 2016 3:40 PM ]

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after losing 4-2 to Chile in penalty kicks during Sunday's Copa America final in New Jersey. © AP

Argentina's president has urged Lionel Messi not to retire from international duty.

A spokesman for Mauricio Macri says the president called Messi and asked him to stick with the national team despite the criticism he’s facing.

The 29-year-old told reporters in the US that he decided to quit without winning a major trophy with his country.

Argentina were defeated by Chile on penalties in the Copa America final on Sunday, losing the title to La Roja for the second time in 2 years.

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