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Lionel Messi before his last tango: Plans to retire from football by defending the World Cup championship

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Lionel Messi before his last tango: Plans to retire from football by defending the World Cup championship
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Key Points

  • Lionel Messi is a footballer who has won the Ballon d'Or award eight times.
  • Despite being 39 years old, he continues to break records in his football career.
  • The star player is focused on the tournament to be held in New York to defend his title.
  • Messi plans to retire from top-level football after this World Cup.

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8 Ballon d'Or39 years oldWorld Cup title defense

Lionel Messi, who has won the Ballon d'Or award eight times, continues to break records on the football pitch despite being 39 years old. The star player aims to crown his career at the tournament to be held in New York.

Messi's main goal is to successfully defend his title in the World Cup, which is described as his last tango. The successful footballer wants to bid farewell at the highest level by concluding his career with a championship.

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After which tournament does Lionel Messi consider ending his career?
Messi plans to retire from top-level football after aiming to defend his championship title in the World Cup.
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The Argentine star has won the Ballon d'Or award eight times throughout his career.
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Messi, who continues to break records despite his age, is fighting to defend his title at the tournament that will take place in New York.

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