"I was seriously considering withdrawing from the team, but my love for Argentina and the team is too great", said 29-year-old Messi.
"Nopietni apsvēru iespēju aiziet no izlases, taču mana mīlestība pret Argentīnu un izlasi ir pārāk liela", paziņoja 29 gadus vecais Mesi.