Final Of 2022 FIFA World Cup To Mark Messi's Last Time For Argentina

BUENOS AIRES: After the December 18 FIFA World Cup 2022 championship game, Lionel Messi announced his retirement. The Argentine captain, who led his nation to the final by scoring a penalty and contributing equally to Julian Alvarez's other two goals against Croatia, declared that the summit match would be his final appearance in the sky and white stripes.

Messi told the Argentine media source Diario Deportivo Ole that he was "very thrilled" to have been able to play his farewell match in a World Cup final.

"The next one will be a long time from now, and I doubt I'll be able to complete it. Additionally, this is the best way to end "included the captain of Argentina.

The 35-year-old is participating in his fifth World Cup, surpassing Javier Mascherano and Diego Maradona's four.

He also eclipsed Gabriel Batistuta, who had 11 goals for the Albiceleste at World Cups, with his fifth goal in Qatar.

In front of a large crowd at Qatar's Lusail Stadium, the PSG forward put up a performance that many regarded as his greatest in recent memory. This will be Messi's final opportunity to win the World Cup before he hangs up his boots. He had lost to Germany in Brazil in 2014 and came in second place.

The 35-year-old, who also made an incredible assist to allow Julian Alvarez to complete his astonishing brace as Argentina ultimately defeated Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final of the Qatar World Cup, gave Croatia's elite defense a fight for their money. Messi has changed the course of FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first player to score and provide an assist in four different games since the tournament's inception in 1966.

Argentina under Messi is the first team to represent Qatar in the World Cup final. Argentina will be led in the final on Sunday by the player with the joint-most appearances in FIFA World Cup history. The FIFA World Cup 2022 final will take place in the Lusail Stadium, where Messi-led Argentina will either face France, the reigning champion, or giant-killing Morocco.

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