Messi confirms 2022 World Cup is his last

Argentina captain and PSG star Lionel Messi, has confirmed that the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be his last appearance in the tournament.

Messi made this known on Monday during his pre-match press conference ahead of Argentina’s World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

The 35-year-old, who helped Argentina lift the Copa America trophy last year said the 2023 World Cup is his last chance to make his dream come true.

“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.”

Messi has done quite well for himself both at the international and club level, however, the World Cup is the major trophy he is yet to lift.