As Argentina and France prepare to meet in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho sent a heartbreaking message to the former FC Barcelona captain.
Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho has sent a heartbreaking message to the former FC Barcelona captain as record-holder Lionel Messi prepares to lead Argentina on the grandest stage of all.
On Sunday at the Lusail Stadium, Messi-led Argentina and Kylian Mbappe-starred France will meet in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. In his illustrious career, Messi, who led Argentina to two World Cup finals, has never won the prestigious trophy. Ronaldinho, who was a member of Brazil’s team that won the World Cup in 2002, has backed Messi to win the trophy at the biggest football event in the world.
When the talisman from Argentina steps out to play his final international match for the former champions, the 35-year-old is expected to break a number of records. Messi is supposed to say goodbye to global football after the finish of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Ronaldinho stated to Telefoot prior to the France-Argentina FIFA World Cup 2022 final that he wants Messi to fulfill his dream of winning the storied trophy in Qatar.
“Messi is like a younger brother to me,” Ronaldinho continued. He only needs to win this World Cup, and I sincerely hope he can.” The former AC Milan and FC Barcelona star had earlier said that Messi could play until he was 50, praising the Argentina captain. It was his last World Cup, but I knew he would return and do everything in his power to win it. Ronaldinho told L’Equipe.
“I think he can play until he’s 50 because he has more qualities than anyone else.” Messi is one of only six men to have played in five World Cups, making him one of the greatest players ever. The 35-year-old scored all of Argentina’s goals in the World Cup’s history in Qatar. In addition, Messi is the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s joint-highest goal scorer with (5).