A little less than a month ago, Lionel Messi retired from international football. Yesterday, @CristianoRonaldo announced his retirement from international football as well. Who would have thought that two of the greatest to ever play the sport would retire from their national teams in the same year at the end of an era.

A little less than a month ago, Lionel Messi retired from international football. Yesterday, @CristianoRonaldo announced his retirement from international football as well. Who would have thought that two of the greatest to ever play the sport would retire from their national teams in the same year at the end of an era.