Cricket personalities took to Twitter on Monday to express their shock and surprise over Argentina talisman Lionel Messi quitting international football after their Copa America loss to Chile. Messi's Argentina lost 2-4 on penalties against the defending champions at the MetLife stadium here on Sunday.
Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina too wrote about the Barcelona forward after his decision to quit the game.
"Congratulations!! You have been an inspiration to an entire generation #Messi," Dhawan said.
Raina wrote: "Sad day for football lovers We Will Miss You Messi #JersyNo10 #Messi #HeartOftheGame"
Lionel Messi retires..really devastated by his own greatness..!!Sport doesn't spare even the greatest..one has to live with it..& move on!! Bishen Singh Bedi Said.
Top class footballer #LionelMessi retires from international football. #Number10 # - Anjum Chopra said.