Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'
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Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin."Now I'm here on the saddest day of my career, which is the day I have to say goodbye to the national team, goodbye to all of you.
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