"Our team are 11 warriors, against the best player in the world, Lion Messi," said jubilant Chile supporter Juan La Barrera. Argentines begged Lionel Messi not to abandon the national team before the 2018 World Cup after he tearfully announced his retirement in frustration at another last-gasp international defeat. Messi left the pitch in tears having missed a penalty in Argentina's 4-2 loss in the final shoot-out. The television screens showed a devastated Messi with head bowed after missing his penalty at Sunday's game in the United States. Fans in red team shirts poured out of bars into the streets cheering and weeping with joy after Francisco Silva scored the winning penalty.

Source: dna June 27, 2016 20:21 UTC