Rafael Nadal has admitted he was in tears as Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to win the World Cup.
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Messi cemented his status as arguably the greatest footballer of all time as he scored twice in the win over France in the final in Qatar to lift his first World Cup.
Both Messi and Nadal have enjoyed incredible trophy-laden careers at the top of their respective fields but time is not on their side as they weigh up when to call it a day.