Final to be Messi's World Cup swansong: 'To finish like this, it's the best!'
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has confirmed that the final will be his last World Cup game, revealing that the next tournament in 2026 is "too many years" away.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has confirmed that the final will be his last World Cup game, revealing that the next tournament in 2026 is "too many years" away.
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