Argentinian legend Lionel Messi has revealed that the World Cup in 2022 in Qatar is likely to go down as the last of his illustrious career.
The Barcelona icon went into the winter tournament hoping upset the odds to finally get his hands on the missing piece of silverware in his collection and emerged as a world champion for a first time in one of sports' great fairytale triumphs. Now, after winning a staggering 42 winner's medals for both club and country and a record seven Ballon d'Ors, a landmark switch to Inter Miami beckons.
However, it now appears that the 35-year-old is resigned to last year's World Cup being his last, confirming that he will more than likely be attending the next tournament as a spectator rather than as a player. When asked whether he could lead out his country once more in the showpiece international competition, he told Titan Sports : "I think not."