So Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after a penalty shootout defeat in the final of the Copa America. And needless to say, the news sent shock waves across the football universe. While many soccer fans are slamming him for his decision, some are yet to come in terms with the shock.
But wait, amid all the debates and discussions, people on Twitter had something else in store. What better than trolling Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi for Messi’s retirement announcement. See any connection?
Well, after the soccer legend announced his decision to hang up his boots, Twitteratti randomly took a jibe at Afridi who is infamous for his frequent ‘I retire from world cricket’ announcements and his even more frequent comebacks.
And here are some of the most interesting reactions after Shahid Afridi also became a trending topic on Twitter:
Dear Lionel Messi
We have shahid afridi He retires everydayAnd comes back every day Be like Afridi #comebacklio— Muhammad UxMan (@UxMan93) June 27, 2016
#Messi pls contact Shahid afridi if u want to reconsider ur retirement 😂😂
— Prashant (@prashtrinity) June 27, 2016
Why is Shahid Afridi trending? Is it his 17th birthday or something today?
— Madhavan Narayanan (@madversity) June 27, 2016
Dear #Messi be like Shahid Afridi 😂 pic.twitter.com/EGMm1J2oDK
— Tab ♣ (@DearTabisshtaha) June 27, 2016
When Messi was asked about his retirement.
Shahid Afridi अंतरराष्ट्रीय फुटबॉल pic.twitter.com/kBiCVm2Sok— Comedywalas (@Comedywalas) June 27, 2016
Good decision, Messi bhai. I will also retire when I turn 29. ~ Shahid Afridi
— Banaa de Chambal (@kamleshksingh) June 27, 2016
The only thing you didn’t want from all this is to share legacy with Shahid Afridi. Lala will now tell his grand kids about this similarity.
— Nikhil Menon (@multimenon) June 27, 2016