What Lionel Messi said in furious tirade during shock Argentina defeat to Paraguay

Messi furious after Argentina's shock defeat

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was furious following his side's shock 1-0 defeat to Paraguay in the Copa América. Speaking to reporters after the match, Messi said he was "very angry" and "disappointed."

Messi said Argentina "didn't play well" and "made too many mistakes." He also criticized the team's lack of intensity and said they "didn't do enough to win."

"We have to be more aggressive and more clinical in front of goal," Messi said. "We also need to defend better. We gave away too many easy chances tonight."

Argentina's poor form continues

Argentina's defeat to Paraguay was their second in a row, following their 2-0 loss to Colombia in their opening match of the Copa América.

The results have raised concerns about Argentina's form ahead of the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Manager Lionel Scaloni admitted that Argentina "need to improve" but said he was "confident" the team can turn things around.

"We have a lot of quality in the squad," Scaloni said. "We just need to find the right balance and the right form."

Messi's future with Argentina

The defeat to Paraguay has also raised questions about Messi's future with Argentina.

Messi is 34 years old and has been playing for Argentina since he was 17. He has won the Copa América once and the World Cup once, but he has yet to win a major trophy with his country.

After the defeat to Paraguay, Messi was asked if he would consider retiring from international football.

"I don't know," Messi said. "I'm very disappointed right now. I need to think about my future."