Lionel Messi is usually known for making opponents shiver, but now the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has struck fear into his own teammates in a hint at his retirement plans.
At the ripe age of 34, Messi has very little left to do in the game, especially after last summer's long-awaited Copa America triumph with Argentina. Having lost three finals earlier in his career, the Barcelona legend was a true talisman in leading his nation to glory - and as revealed teammate Emiliano Martinez, it was his last chance to do so.
Nearly one year on from winning the prestigious tournament on home soil, goalkeeper Martinez has shed light on Messi's pivotal presence off the pitch, particularly during a rallying cry ahead of the final against Brazil. In a rousing pre-match speech, the current Paris Saint-Germain superstar broke the news that the 2021 edition of the Copa America would be his last.
