Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has recently confirmed that the upcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup will be the last World Cup for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Lionel Messi is possibly the greatest player to ever play the game of soccer. He began his football journey with his boyhood club, Newell’s Boys. But then he moved to Spain and joined FC Barcelona at a very young age.
He then graduated from the La Masia Academy and was promoted to the main team. Messi did not take long to settle in the senior team and began to show the football version of him. In the next few, he won it all for Barcelona and made the club one of the best in the world.
However, something was still missing from Lionel Messi’s cabinet: a trophy from his Argentina team.
What did Lionel Messi win in 2021?
After losing four finals, Messi had to wait sixteen long years for his first major honor with Argentina.
Messi actually had a good start to his career in Argentina. He won the U-20 World Cup with the Argentina U-20 team. He then Olympic Gold Medal at the Beijing Olympics. But he was still missing a trophy with the senior team.
Lionel Messi’s Argentina reached the 2021 Copa América without having won a single major title in the last 28 years. However, against all odds, La Albiceleste won the Coveted Tournament after beating Brazil 1-0 in the final.
Throughout the tournament, Lionel Messi was in great form. The Argentine captain won the golden boot, highest attendance and was also named tournament MVP.
Messi then added another great honor when Argentina won the Finalissima defeating Eurocup champions Italy 3-0 at Wembley Stadium.
Has Lionel Messi Messi ever won the World Cup?
Despite being one of the greatest players of all time, Lionel Messi has yet to win a single world cup. The Argentines came very close in 2014. But unfortunately, they were beaten by Germany in the final.
Now Messi will have another chance to win the silver medal when he participates in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. This will also be his last chance as he himself confirmed.
Recently, in an interview with Sebastián Vignolo, the Argentine captain said: “This will be my last World Cup, for sure. The decision has been made.”
He further added that he is currently anxious and also desperate to have a great World Cup. The Argentine captain mentioned that they have a great group and that the World Cup is unpredictable.
Messi also believes that they are not the favorites for the World Cup, but Argentina has always been a candidate historically.
Whats Next?
Argentina is currently one of the fittest teams in the world. They have not suffered any defeat in their last 35 games.
Similar to Argentina’s form, Messi is currently in great form. The Argentine captain now hopes to continue his ecstatic start to the season and arrive at the world event in his prime.
