“This will be my last World Cup, for sure": Lionel Messi

In a conversation with journalist Sebastian Vignolo, Argentinian footballer on Thursday said that the 2022 will be his last.

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“This will be my last World Cup — for sure. The decision has been made,” Messi said in the conversation.

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The 35-year-old plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team.

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The World Cup trophy is the only one that has truly eluded him throughout his career.

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Winning it would only enhance his legacy as arguably the greatest player of all-time.

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