Topics: Copa America Centenario, Barcelona, Argentina, Lionel Messi
Argentina star forward Lionel Messi could reconsider his decision to retire from international football.

Following the endless pressure from fans and a number of key figures, including the Argentinean president, Lionel Messi could return to international football for his country. The Barcelona forward announced his retirement from international football after his country lost to Chile in the finals of the Copa America Centenario in the USA a week ago.

A sad Messi in deep thoughts after Argentina lost to Chile in the finals of the Copa America Centenario in the USAA sad Mess in deep thoughts after Argentina lost to Chile in the finals of the Copa America Centenario in the USA

This was La Pulga’s fourth final with the La Albiceleste in a major tournament, but has not won a trophy in any of those four appearances. It was also his second-consecutive loss in the finals of the Copa America tournament, having lost the 2015 edition to the same opponents, Chile.

The frustrated 29-year-old could now reconsider his decision to turn his back on his country ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. According to a report published on La Nacion, the celebrated player will return to play for Argentina in November this year. The report also quotes the footballer’s close friend claiming that he wants to return to play for his country as he is still ‘obsessed with the World Cup.’

Although the player is yet to release an official statement confirming the decision to return to international football, some of his fans have already started welcoming him back. Here are some of the reactions on Twitter: