Suarez on Messi retirement: I'm sure that he will change his mind

Luis Suarez does not believe that Lionel Messi will go through with his decision to retire from international football. 

Messi retired from international football after losing 4-2 on penalties to Chile in the final of the Copa America final and appeared devastated at the final whistle. Defeat in this year's final was Argentina's third cup final defeat in a row having lost the World Cup final to Germany and two Copa America finals to Chile. 

“I’m sure that he will change his mind, but whatever he decides he will still be the best ever,” he said to Radio Tenfield. 

“Knowing Leo, I’m sure it was said in a moment of sadness and helplessness.

“It would be a shame for football if he took this decision, but I'm sure he will reconsider and change his mind."

There have now been a number of calls for Messi to reverse his decision, notably from Argentina legend Diegio Maradona and Messi's Barcelona team-mate Claudio Bravo.