5 Reasons why Messi should play the FIFA World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi, the living legend, has continued to create and break records in the football history. When it comes to Spain or Europe, he has shown his extraordinary skills and game-play and topped every tally. The Barcelona star has got some great numbers at his Hall of Fame. He has won not less than 5 FIFA Ballon d'Ors, 4 UEFA Champions Leagues, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 9 La Liga titles, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 3 UEFA Super Cups and many more.

But its quite sad to hear about when it comes to his international career. The Argentine has failed to win any international tournament. Messi managed to lead Argentina to finals in both Copa America and FIFA World Cup but unfortunately didn't win any.

Following are some reasons for Lionel Messi to play World Cup and may even win it.

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#5 Better Manager - Lionel Scaloni

Argentina v Mexico - International Friendly

Throughout the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Sampaoli was criticized for not managing the team properly and resulting in early elimination in the tournament. During the qualifiers, Argentina even faced many difficulties in qualifying for the Cup but the mighty hero somehow made it possible for the nation to get through to Russia.

Scaloni was appointed to succeed Jorge Sampaoli after a disappointing performance World Cup performance in Russia, where the Argentines won only a single match and were knocked out soon.

"We've seen Scaloni's work and as a result, we are offering him the chance to continue until the Copa America," Tapia said.

Although he has little experience as a top coach, the 40-year-old Scaloni has lost only one of his six friendlies in charge, a 1-0 reverse against Brazil in Saudi Arabia.

Lionel Sebastian Scaloni is a capable coach for the team as he has played for Argentina for 3 years and he can easily comprehend and study the play style of the team as he was already the assistant manager of the team in recent years. Hence, he already knows much about the players and makes the play better.

The new manager will definitely help in supporting the team to play along Messi up to his capabilities resulting in a better team play in the matches because even the GOAT can win a football tournament alone as football is a complete team sport.

#4 His Capability and Potential

The Argentine, now 31, still has a lot of potential left in him. Messi will be 34 at the 2022 WC and he might lose his pace and stamina up to some extent but his passing ability and play-making skills still make him a daredevil. Even if he loses his pace, he won't lose his mentality and vision. These are his unique abilities which god-gifted to him and he will never lose them. He will continue to give his unstoppable and stunning performance and services to his national team and will definitely steal the trophy.

Being older than other youth players in the team, it is guaranteed that Messi will still play the most crucial role in the team. His experience gained through the last decade is of great worth to the team.

All these factors raise strong possibilities for Messi to win the next World Cup.

#3 Ever Improving Messi

Lionel Messi - Frustrated after a miss at Russia.

After dominating the field for more than a decade, Messi has gained a huge experience in the sport and can comfortably lead Argentina under his surveillance. Argentina won its last WC at Mexico in 1986 under the reign of Diego Maradona. Since then, Argentina landed as runner-ups many times but unfortunately didn't manage to steal the trophy. After getting eliminated at Russia, Messi decided that it was his last world cup but soon he reclaimed his decision and gave a statement saying he will play the world cup for sure.

Qatar will be a great and possibly the last opportunity for the little man to win the cup and finish his career with such great excellence. Messi has been continuously improving his play style and passing ability and other skills as well. He is very hardworking and determined to take the cup home in 2022.

#2 Last Chance

Messi showcasing his 5 Balon d'Ors — Messi showcasing his 5 Balon

As time passes, Lionel Messi is gradually approaching towards the end of his career. At Qatar, Messi will 34 years old and hence this will most probably his last world cup to show the world his complete victory.

Since football is a team sport and can't be played alone, thus the squad also needs to be improved. The current Argentina squad is a good one and contains a lot of youth players. These players possess not much experience but will gain much till 2022. Someone like Dybala was not given enough play time in the 2018 WC. One of the best box strikers in the world, Icardi, was not even the part of the team. Even their best goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, didn't play in the competition. Thus, a better team is expected and has to be made for the next and last chance for Messi in his support.

Though, he has won 5 Balon d'Ors and 5 Golden Boots and now he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone now, but still without a World Cup, career in a sport for the living legend is imperfect. Hence, winning the trophy will complete his career and will give him a soothing and more comfortable retirement from the sport.

#1 The Immortal Legacy

Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the greatest footballer on earth. It is true that he is the man who deserves every title and award. He was the first one to win 5 Ballon d'Ors. He has done many things which look like magic and any other player can't even replicate such skills. This man has destroyed the world's best defenders on the pitch and has shown his excellence at the sport and proved his worth and dedication towards football.

Messi is completely a team player and plays for his team and his nation and not for himself. He just needed to prove his worth to the world which he did successfully indeed. Now, this player has left nothing to achieve, not even the world cup as he does not owe a World Cup to Argentina or himself, but football definitely owes him one.

Edited by Kingshuk Kusari