Twitterati react to Lionel Messi's retirement from international football

Messi: you are a champion. You can't give up so easily. We can't see you retire so early. Hope you would take time to rethink.

— Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) June 27, 2016

when you push messi into retirement at 29. pic.twitter.com/pE8dF7PKau

— simon (@simontbh) June 27, 2016

Quite simply, the greatest of a generation. I will still tell my children that I was alive when he played. #Messi pic.twitter.com/HqZFJpY2JQ

— Grant (@honestlyboxey) June 27, 2016

This hurts me so bad😕 Still the best in the World #Messi pic.twitter.com/f9lLkjM1Il

— Keyri🌸 (@Golden_kayy) June 27, 2016

It's amazing. You can have everything and still find life holding something back. Kabhi kisiko mukammal jahan nahi milta! #Messi

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 27, 2016

#Messi! Tried typing all my thoughts and emotions but couldn't do justice. Always a legend that man- from the day he first kicked football

— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) June 27, 2016

Whn a Kid start dreaming of becoming a Footballer,He knws only 2 names #Messi nd #Ronaldo
They r nt just players,They r Dreams n Inspiration

— Rohit Sharma (#TNP) (@imWrong45) June 27, 2016

Sums up everything #Messi pic.twitter.com/Wfhpd6a6wl

— UD (@Keyb0ardMujahid) June 27, 2016

When you retire at 29 and the most negative thing people can say about you is that maybe you weren't the greatest of all time. #Messi

— Nigel Britto (@NigelBritto) June 27, 2016

Retirement decision of #Messi is definitely an end to the finest era of soccer.
He enhanced the image and quality of game. #Gentleman

— Saadi Khan (@iam7aadi) June 27, 2016

International football has lost one of the greatest players in history. Messi you have been an inspiration.😔😢#Messi #Mexit

— Milan (@Milan10001) June 27, 2016

Never doubted on #Messi s class! He ll alwys b most gifted talent in football ! Jus sad d way he quits national team! #ThanksMessi #Respect

— Sagar Paleja (@Sagar_Paleja) June 27, 2016