Published 00:54 19 Dec 2022 GMT

Lionel Messi shuts down retirement rumours as he wants 'to keep playing as World Cup champion'

Despite reaching his career goal, he emphatically shut down rumours of international retirement in a post-match interview.

Jayden Collins

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Topics: Argentina, Football World Cup, Lionel Messi, Qatar, Football

Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins is a Journalist at SPORTbible. He has worked across multiple media platforms in areas such as sport, music, pop culture, entertainment and politics. He is part of the editorial team for LADbible Australia.

Lionel Messi shuts down retirement rumours as he wants 'to keep playing as World Cup champion'

Despite reaching his career goal, he emphatically shut down rumours of international retirement in a post-match interview.

Lionel Messi shuts down retirement rumours as he wants 'to keep playing as World Cup champion'

Despite reaching his career goal, he emphatically shut down rumours of international retirement in a post-match interview.

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