Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has said that the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be his final appearance in the tournament.
Messi said this on Monday during his pre-match press conference ahead of Argentina’s World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old helped Argentina lift the Copa America trophy last year.
“I have not done anything different, I just took care of myself,” Messi said.
“I have worked as I have done throughout my entire career.
“This is a special moment, most likely my last World Cup. My last opportunity to make my dream, our dream, a reality.”