The 29-year-old missed his spot-kick in the shootout as Argentina lost their third major final in three years, following last year's Copa America final and the 2014 World Cup final.
"That's the way I feel right now, it's a huge sadness once again and I missed the penalty that was so important.
"There are four finals, not for me, unfortunately, it was what I wanted. More than ever I wanted to win at least this cup but (it) could not be.
"It's very hard, but the decision is taken. Now I will not try more and there will be no going back.
"I tried many times to get a title and failed."
"I think Leo spoke in the heat of the moment because we missed that great chance," said Romero.
The Copa American final in New Jersey was the Barcelona star's 112th appearance for his country.
Messi scored five goals in the tournament, but blasted his penalty over the bar after the game finished 0-0 after 120 minutes.
Following the game, Messi confirmed the news on Argentina's Twitter account.
Messi hangs up his international boots as Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer, having netted 55 times for his country, surpassing Gabriel Batistuta last week.
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