EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It was heartbreak again for Lionel Messi, losing yet another final as Argentina fell to Chile in penalty kicks in the Copa America final on Sunday night. To top it off, Messi announced after the game that he's quitting the Argentina national team.

Messi couldn't be consoled after the match, heading to the bench in tears. It all started when he missed his penalty, and it wasn't pretty as he sent his kick sailing over the crossbar.

When Francisco Silva converted Chile's last penalty, it was done, a 4-2 decision on PKs after a 0-0 game through extra time.

Messi lost a final for the third year in a row following an extra-time defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup and a penalty-kicks loss to host Chile in last year's Copa America. The five-time FIFA Player of the Year has won four Champions League titles and eight La Liga crowns with Barcelona, but has never taken a trophy with Argentina's national team.

Messi, who scored five goals in the tournament, had earlier chances. He had a free kick 28 yards out in the 115th minute after Francisco SIlva fouled him, but the ball deflected off the wall and over the crossbar. Messi's 35-yard free kick was headed on target by Aguero in the 10th minute of extra time, and Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo jumped extended his right hand to tip the ball over the crossbar.

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero saved the opening kick of penalties by Arturo Vidal, and up stepped Messi, the best player of his generation and considered alongside Brazil's Pele and Argentina's Diego Maradona as the sport's greatest ever. While he won the titles at the under-20 and Olympic (under-23) levels for Argentina, in the minds of many he needs a title with his nation's senior team to solidify his place as one of the greats.

For news, stories, results and more, follow us:

- @CBSSportsSoccer - @RGonzalezCBS - Facebook

messi-argentina-copa-americ.jpg
It was another nightmare cup final for Lional Messi and Argentina. USATSI