Iran Press/ America: The 35-year-old Argentina star, will be making his fifth and final appearance in the tournament since making his debut 20 years ago.Speaking with Star Plus, Lionel Messi admitted that he is bit nervous and anxious with the fact that this will be his last World Cup.
“There’s some anxiety and nerves at the same time. It is the last one”, Lionel Messi confirmed.
After confirming that the forthcoming World Cup will be his last, Lionel Messi failed to confirm precisely whether he will retire from the national team or not after the tournament.
Leading the team to 35 matches unbeaten, The PSG star hopes to lead the team to the World Cup trophy to round up his storied career in a grand style.
After eluded attempts to win a trophy for the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi finally won the Copa America in 2021 against Brazil. Messi expressed his optimism about Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, admitting that the team is among the clear favorites to win the tournament.
Argentina won the World Cup in 1978 and 1986. The team will open the tournament on Nov. 22 against Saudi Arabia in Group C before facing Mexico and Poland.
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