A Lionel Messi statue was on Tuesday unveiled in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires.
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The ceremony led by the city's mayor, Horacio Rodriguez Larreta is part of a ‘Don’t Leave’ campaign to tempt Messi to reconsider his decision after the Argentina captain called time on his International career following the heartbreaking Copa America final defeat to Chile.
Argentina President Mauricio Macri said he had spoken by telephone with Messi after he announced his shock retirement and was hoping to change his mind.
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