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In an exodus matched only by Labour’s shadow cabinet, a host of Argentinian players retired from international football yesterday after their defeat in the Copa America final on Sunday night.
Lionel Messi and Javier Macherano called it quits in the aftermath of their third final defeat in as many years, with Sergio Aguero admitting that he, along with others, will follow suit.
“There are several players who are evaluating not continuing with the national team,” said Aguero, with Gonzalo Higuain, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Lucas Biglia rumoured to retire from international football over the coming days.
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