Lionel Messi retires from international football

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick during a Copa America Centenario Group D soccer match against Bolivia, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

Argentina's Lionel Messi receives his medal after the Copa America Centenario championship soccer match.

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after missing his shot during penalty kicks in the Copa America Centenario championship soccer match.

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) waits with his teammates for trophy presentations after the Copa America Centenario championship soccer match, in East Rutherford, N.J. Chile defeated Argentina 4-2 in penalty kicks to win the championship.

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after losing 4-2 to Chile in penalty kicks during the Copa America Centenario championship soccer match.

Argentina's Lionel Messi warms up before the Copa America Centenario championship soccer match between Argentina and Chile.

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Bolivia's Diego Bejarano fight for the ball during a Copa America Centenario Group D soccer match.