Things have changed a lot after Lionel Messi’s World Cup victory. In his fifth and probably his last World Cup, Messi finally realized his dream and lifted the trophy in Qatar. Many say he cemented his legacy as one of the greatest football pitchers ever. Peter Dury, a British sports commentator went so far as to say that Messi is the goat because he finally won the World Cup, which his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo failed to do.
Messi has won everything that is at stake. Messi is a proud winner of multiple Ballon d’Or awards, league and UEFA Champions League titles, and domestic cups. The World Cup was the only trophy that was on his bucket list and now he has checked that too. Messi’s 2022 World Cup campaign got off to a dreadful start as Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia in their opening game, but after that, they never looked back and beat France in the final. A month after winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi reacted to the greatest night of his life while speaking to Urbanaplay Radio in Buenos Aires.
Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi said:
It has finally come to the end of my career. A closing circle, to be honest. In the end, I have achieved everything with the national team. The World Cup was something I always dreamed of. I have achieved everything in my career now. It was about closing out my career uniquely. I never thought this would happen to me. I have no complaints and can’t ask for anything more. We won the Copa America in 2021 and now the World Cup, there is nothing left for me.
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Messi’s focus has now shifted to his club career. His contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June 2023. It has been reported that Messi is not keen on continuing with his current club as he lacks the motivation to win titles in France. As of now, Messi’s club future is unknown and only time will tell where he decides to go next.