Lionel Messi's Frustration in the Argentina National Team

We have to say it. Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. But for many, his performances in the Argentina national team have been disappointing. He is the all-time top scorer for his country, but he hasn't been able to bring any titles to his nation's trophy cabinet.

There are four finals that haunt Lionel Messi. Four crucial matches, in which he couldn't replicate his influence from Barcelona in the Argentina national team.

Copa America 2007

Argentina had a young Lionel Messi, playing in his first final with the senior national team. He had already won the Under-20 World Cup in Canada in 2005. Unfortunately, Brazil, the opponent in the final of that Copa America, was far superior and defeated the Albiceleste 3-0.

2014 FIFA World Cup Final

The final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup featured Argentina and Germany as the protagonists. The Germans had just thrashed Brazil 7-1, while the Albiceleste won a penalty shootout against the Netherlands. A solitary goal from Gotze in the 113th minute left Messi without the World Cup title.

2015 Copa America Final

In this Copa America, Chile began to change the history. The first victim was Argentina, who were defeated on penalties in the final of the tournament held in the southern country. Messi had already lost three consecutive finals.

2016 Copa America Centenario Final

This was supposed to be Argentina's Copa America. Messi's Copa America. But it wasn't meant to be. Lionel Messi once again lost, and all the frustration of years without winning a final led to his resignation from the national team. The whole country is in shock.