Argentine football icon Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the national team after leading it to its second consecutive World Cup final Credit: FRANCK FIFE / AFP

The soccer world on Monday paid homage to Argentine superstar Lionel Messi after his decision to retire from the national team.

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