
Prepare calendars and circle the dates. The next World Cup will go down in history for many reasons.
First of all, because it is the first World Cup to be played in winter, then because it will be practically the last such competition for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Both will be in Qatar, both with Argentina and Portugal. It will be the last World Cup for both. It's an age thing, yes, but more than that. The first to expose himself was Lionel Messi, who speaking on "Star +" explained that in Qatar will be his last World Cup in his career:
"I'm counting down the days until the World Cup. There's a bit of anxiety and nerves at the same time. It will be the last World Cup for me, for sure."
For Messi, among other things, the season at PSG has started very well, with the goal against Benfica, which proved an excellent start with 8 goals in 13 games, in all competitions: "I feel good physically, I managed to do pre-season preparations great this year, which I missed last year."
He is a different Messi from last season. He is the real Lionel Messi, whom everyone has admired throughout his career. No doubt he is back to optimal levels and is preparing for the big global event in Qatar.
A meeting with history, in short, at the end of the year. Lionel Messi's last World Cup, reigning Copa America winner, will be in Qatar.