Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup after an epic final - and then insisted he will not retire.
Argentina hero Messi, 35, scored twice and lifted the trophy which had eluded him in his remarkable career after one of the best games of all time. And after the greatest night of his career he said he will carry on playing for Argentina.
Messi said: “It’s simply unbelievable. I knew that God was going to give me the Cup, I was sure — it was a big joy for us.
