Published on 12:42 PM, August 13, 2016
Is Messi the new Afridi? Twitter reacts to star's international comeback
Goal.com
Is it technically an international retirement if the player in question does not miss a single game or even a training session?
Whatever the correct terminology, Argentina fans received a much-needed boost on Friday when Lionel Messi confirmed he would be available for selection.
The captain had apparently hung up his boots following June's Copa America defeat, but whatever new coach Edgardo Bauza said to him during their meeting this week certainly hit the spot as he reversed that decision.
And as always Twitter did not take long to react to the news, making a curious parallel between La Pulga and legendary Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi as well as dreaming of World Cup success in 2018.
Related Articles
Messi says he will again play for Argentina
Messi retires from international football
Argentina begs Messi not to quit
For Messi, retiring is a nonverbal apology
Twitter reacts to Messi’s retirement
Top Stories