Messi hints at Argentina retirement following World Cup

The Barcelona star has revealed that he could hang up his boots for the international team, but it depends on how they perform in World Cup Russia. ''I don't know. It will depend how we do, how it ends," the star told Sport. "The fact we've lost three finals now has led to some complicated moments with the Argentine press due to the difference in seeing what it means to reach a final. "It is not easy and has to be appreciated. It's true that winning them is important, but getting there is not easy.'' Messi insists Argentina have nothing to fear in Russia. "There are a lot of very good players but we also have quality players that any national team would want. We don't envy anyone,'' he added.