Lionel Messi along with Sergio Aguero is all set to quit international football after the FIFA World Cup 2018. As per reports in the English media, Messi will be calling time on his La Albiceleste career, as the team’s chances to make it to the knockout stages look doomed after a bitter 3-0 loss against Croatia.
Argentina, who started their World Cup campaign with a 1-1draw against debutants Iceland, suffered a loss against Croatia in their next Group D encounter. Their chances of making it to the knockout stages were handed a significant blow with the defeat, as they now wait for the results of the other games in their group.
Messi, who had 64 goals for Argentina in 126 appearances, looked dejected on the pitch following the loss against Croatia, as he failed to find the back of the net despite getting a plethora of opportunities.