Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, stated on Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will “definitely” be his final competition.
“This World Cup is undoubtedly my last. I have fantastic physical health, and this year, unlike last year, I was able to have a strong preseason. It was crucial for me to arrive at my current location with optimism and a positive outlook, the 35-year-old told ESPN Argentina.
Messi, who will play in his fifth World Cup, made his international debut for Argentina in 2005. Since then, he has earned 164 caps for the team and is the all-time leading scorer with 90 goals.
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Messi said in the interview that he was anxious about the upcoming competition in Qatar, which would take place in Paris, where he currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain.
“Anything can happen,” remarked Messi, “but we have reached a good point with a very well-equipped and very strong group.
The games are all quite challenging. The favorites don’t always come out on top or go in the direction that one anticipates.
Argentina is always a contender due of its significance and history. However, there are other teams that are ahead of us; we are not the sole favorites.
The current team, led by Lionel Scaloni, has gone 35 games without a loss and is expected to be one of the pre-tournament favorites for the tournament in Qatar.