I can’t wait to be back in Argentina to see how crazy that is going to be.” God was going to give it to me … we suffered a lot but we made it. “It’s crazy, we really wanted it but it is the most beautiful thing there is. I enjoy being with the national team, the group, I want to continue living a few more games being world champion. Dan Mullan/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesĪfter this, what else is there? I was able to win the Copa América, the World Cup … almost at the end. Messi of Argentina poses with the Golden Ball award, which is given to the best player at the World Cup. Almost finishing my career in this way is amazing. “Obviously I wanted to close my career with this, I can’t ask for anything more,” Messi told Argentine broadcaster T圜 Sports. While Messi had previously stated this would be his final World Cup, the 35-year-old told reporters after Sunday’s penalty shootout victory over France that he intended to play for Argentina for a little while longer. That was evident in Qatar as he dragged his team through matches by sheer force of will and a little sprinkling of magic. Messi has never hidden his desire to win the World Cup for his homeland and it’s been a goal that has bordered on an obsession for much of his life. Lionel Messi cements his place among the greats after winning epic duel against Kylian Mbappé (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Julian Finney/Getty Images LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on Decemin Lusail City, Qatar.
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