'Rexit, Brexit, now Mexit?' Twitter reacts to Messi's international retirement

‘Rexit, Brexit, now Mexit?’ Twitter reacts to Messi’s international retirement

June 27

13:12 2016

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Lionel Messi, Argentina captain, announced his retirement from international football on Monday after the devastating loss to Chile in the final of the Copa America Centenario.

In response to the announcement, fans have taken to Twitter to express their frustration and sadness.

First #Rexit then #Brexit & now #Mexit how many more exits are we to see?#LionelMessi shall be missed & Int. football won't be the same

— Rajnish (@Rajnish_788) June 27, 2016
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This retirement is obviously out of frustration & Ego rather than football age & self actualization #LionelMessi

— Prince Obi (@princet83) June 27, 2016
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#LionelMessi one ill direction kick can't take away anything from legendary #Messi,

— एक यात्री (@aashishpandit99) June 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/Saturnscape/status/747372799405207552

https://twitter.com/louisvillafan/status/747373109964083200

Some legends don't need a trophy to prove their worth. #LionelMessi #Messi @TeamMessi #Legend

— Jinelle Dsouza (@jinelle_dsouza) June 27, 2016
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Just come back.. #LionelMessi we are not strong enough to digest that news.. #ComeBackLio
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— nishant (@goforpandey) June 27, 2016

I have 0 sympathy for Lionel Messi. There are other people for whom I will give my sympathy than a rich talented footballer who has it all.

— Hammond (@juve_NEO) June 27, 2016
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Lionel Messi seems to be getting off pretty lightly for retiring from international duty at 29. Diva-like. I wonder if that was Ronaldo ☕️🐸

— अभिनव पांडेय 🇮🇳 (@Abhinav18773697) June 27, 2016