This is the last opportunity to enjoy the talent of Lionel Messi on the most beautiful stage in world football, that of the World Cup.
In a press conference on Monday, the Argentinian confirmed what seems obvious for a 35-year-old player: "It will surely be my last World Cup, my last chance to realize this great dream that I have, that we all want. .
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Al referirse a su preparación para el Mundial, el Capitán aseguró que es la última oportunidad para consagrarse: "Seguramente se mi último Mundial, mi última oportunidad de conseguir ese gran sueño que tengo, que todos queremos", expressed the Pulga.
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After failing in the final against Germany in 2014, the Parisian and Argentina stopped in the round of 16 four years later against the French world champions (4-3).
“I feel very good physically”
Beyond announcing its farewell to the World Cup, the Pulga landed at a press conference with more encouraging news for the supporters of Albiceleste.
"I feel very good physically," he said.
I am in a great moment, both personally and physically.
I have no problem.
I trained differently as a precaution, as I had a knock, but nothing out of the ordinary.
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The Argentinian number 10 trained several times on the sidelines of the group last week, like other executives of the selection.
Lionel Scaloni's men start their World Cup on Tuesday against Saudi Arabia (11 a.m. on BeIN Spots).
In Group C, they will also face Mexico and Poland.
