"Barcelona" star Lionel Messi insists that he did not "deceive anyone" when he announced his retirement from the Argentine national team.
Let us remind you that the striker had made this decision after the second consecutive defeat to Chile in the "Copa America" final, but by autumn the 29-year-old footballer had already changed his mind.
The five-time world's strongest player was convinced by the constant requests of the fans and a conversation with the new national team coach Edgardo Bauza.
"I am very grateful (for the opportunity to return to the national team - ed. note)," - Messi told TV Publica. "However, when I retired, I did not deceive anyone, that's how I felt at the time."
"We were very disappointed with what happened, but then I thought more about it."
"I talked to Paton (Bauza - ed. note). People also contributed to everything."
Yesterday Messi scored the only goal in the World Cup qualifier match, in which Argentina defeated Uruguay. However, he suffered a minor injury and it is not clear whether he will be able to appear in the next match against Venezuela.
