2,000 words about not being picked, then says the story is not over

Messi Retires From Argentina as Ronaldo's 2,000-Word Portugal Meltdown Drags On

Lionel Messi scored his 126th Argentina goal in his 208th appearance on Tuesday and has now played his final match for the national team. Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, walked out of Portugal's camp during the international break after coach Jorge Jesus left him on the bench against Norway, then published a 2,000-word statement citing an "absolute breakdown of trust" and apologizing to the Portuguese people. He stopped short of retiring and promised farewell matches, while insisting the story is not over.

Source: Messi Retires From Argentina as Ronaldo's 2,000-Word Portugal Meltdown Drags On — Deutsche Welle

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