“This will definitely be my last World Cup,” Messi was confused.

This is the last opportunity to enjoy the talent of Lionel Messi in the most beautiful arena of world football – the World Cup. At a press conference on Monday, the Argentine confirmed what seems obvious to the 35-year-old: “This will definitely be my last World Cup, my last chance to realize this great dream that I have, that we all want. »

After losing the final against Germany in 2014, the Parisian and the Argentine stopped in the round of 16 four years later against the French world champions (4-3).

“I feel very good physically”

In addition to announcing farewell to the World Cup, Pulga landed the press conference with more encouraging news for Albiceleste’s supporters. “I feel very good physically,” he said. I am in a great moment, both personally and physically. I don’t have any problem. I trained differently as a precaution since I had a stroke, but nothing out of the ordinary. »

The Argentine No. 10 practiced several times on the sidelines of the group last week, as did the other leaders of the preliminaries. On Tuesday, Lionel Scaloni’s men will start their World Cup against Saudi Arabia (11:00, BeIN Spots). In Group C they will also face Mexico and Poland.