BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- For the love of his country, Lionel Messi has reconsidered his decision to quit international soccer and will continue playing for Argentinas national team.Messi said Friday that he is returning despite a lot of problems involving the countrys federation, which is mired in financial chaos and under FIFA intervention.There are a lot of issues that need to be resolved in Argentine football, but I prefer to help from within and not criticize from the outside, Messi said. I dont want to cause any harm, Ive always tried to do the exact opposite and help out in whatever way possible.Messi said he was done with the national team after Argentina lost to Chile in the Copa America final in June, when the Barcelona playmaker missed a penalty kick in the decisive shootout.A lot of things went through my mind on the night of the final and I gave serious thought to quitting, but my love for my country and this shirt is too great, Messi said in a statement released by his managers.Messi was clearly frustrated as Argentina missed yet another chance to win a significant title. Although the 29-year-old Messi has won virtually everything with Barcelona, he has failed to lead the national team to victory in a major competition. His only trophy with Argentina came with the under-23 team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Messi and Argentina also lost to Chile in a penalty shootout in the final of last years Copa America. They lost to Brazil in the 2007 Copa America final and to Germany in extra time in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.Its been four finals, its not meant for me, Messi said after this years defeat. The national team is over for me.Messi was also upset with the internal crisis involving the Argentine Football Association, which has been facing governance problems and claims of financial corruption and mismanagement. Coach Gerardo Martino also resigned after the Copa America and the nation had trouble sending an under-23 squad for the Olympic tournament in Brazil. Argentinas youngsters didnt make past the group stage at the Rio Games.A record five-time world player of the year, Messi hadnt talked publicly after shocking Argentina and the rest of the world with his unexpected resignation. Many people back home were urging him to reconsider his decision and return to play at least until the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Newly appointed Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza, who traveled to Barcelona to try to convince Messi to return to the national team, included Messi for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay on Sept. 1 and Venezuela on Sept. 6. Argentina is third in the South American qualifying group, behind Ecuador and leader Uruguay after six matches.Messi thanked those who wanted him to continue playing for Argentina.I hope that well be able to give them something to cheer about soon, he said.---AP Sports Writer Tales Azzoni contributed to this report from Sao Paulo. Kevan Barlow Jersey . Pert has formerly spent time as an assistant coach with Cardiff City, Coventry City, and Bahrain mens national team. "Martyn is a highly-respected coach with experience at the top levels in England," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. John David Crow Jersey . It says Pocklingtons lawyer filed the appeal Friday in a California court. CTV Edmonton also says Pocklington gave a $100,000 cash deposit as part of the conditions of his bail, and that he will be out on bail until his appeal is heard. http://www.custompatriotsjersey.com/custom-leon-gray-jersey-large-661f.html . -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will be out for roughly four weeks after tearing his left hamstring. Ty Law Jersey . The mixed zone is not a place to make friends. Aaron Hernandez Jersey . P.A. Parenteau scored early in the third period to help the Avs edge Toronto 2-1 on Tuesday night. Cory Sarich also scored for Colorado (3-0-0), which is off to its best ever start. TROY, Ala. -- Jeremy Hollimon scored 20 points and Troy rolled to an 83-65 victory over Alabama State on Sunday night.Hollimon was 8 of 12 from the field. Juan Davis Jr. had 11 points and a career-best 10 rebounds for Troy (4-4), which bounced back from an 80-74 home loss against San Francisco on Thursday.Jordon Varnado had 14 points on 2-of-5 shooting, and made 9 of 12 free throws for the Trojans. Wesley Person added 13 points.Torloftt Thomas scored 17 points and made four 3-pointers to lead Alabama State (1-7), which shot just 19 of 60 from the field for 32 percent.ddddddddddddReginald Gee had 15 points and Rodney Simeon added 14 points.Troy never trailed, and had a double-digit lead a minute into the second half and cruised from there. ' ' '