Ronaldo: I hope Messi returns to Argentine national team

Forward of Real Madrid and Portugal team Cristiano Ronaldo hopes that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi won’t leave the Argentine national team.

"Messi has made a tough decision and the fans need to understand and accept it. He's not used to losing or finishing second in his life. To miss a penalty kick doesn't make you a bad player, but it hurts me to see Messi in tears. I hope he returns to his national team because they need him,” Ronaldo said, NJ.com reports.

After losing to Chile in Copa America, Messi announced that he is leaving his national team. Afterwards Argentine President called to Messi, expressing hope that he won’t leave the team.

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