Messi’s last practice in a World Cup: this is how the 10th reaches the final

There is no tension. The last training session of the National Team in Qatar does not seem like that of a team that is on the verge of glory. Nor are there any signs in this climate that it is Leo Messi’s last practice in a World Cup. But the mere statement already shakes, already moves. It makes you realize that you are facing a historic moment. The good thing, for all Argentines, is that this last time of their captain is in the preview of what may be the most dreamed ending for him. And for all.

Leo lives it as one more. As he has always been with this National Team, since the ice broke after that friendly against Venezuela, back in March 2019, which marked his return to the National Team after Russia 2018. Since then, he has seen it like never before . Happier than ever. Enjoying like never before. And even playing like never before. Or as always. But his face no longer reflects the pressure. And at the end of her life, neither…

“Sunday’s game will surely be my last game in a World Cup,” Leo had told Olé, after qualifying for the final. And so intense are his hours prior to that situation that he finds it no less than in another of the most important moments of his career. However, the 10th was seen with the best weather in the 15 minutes that the press was able to witness at the University of Qatar: He made jokes with De Paul, laughed with Dybala and even went crazy in the middle, something that doesn’t happen often.

“Let’s hope that if it’s their last game in a World Cup, we can win the Cup. It would be great.” wished Lionel upon Lionel. From DT to his captain. From the entrantor to his 10. From the driver to his leader. From the man who goes for eternal glory to whom he goes for the only thing missing from his film career. The concrete thing is that Leo’s spirit, his face, his hours before the final, are as exciting as the spirit of his teammates.

As if the good weather wasn’t enough, the National Team had more good news in their last training session. Because Scaloni reaches the final with all the players available. Yes, prior to the clash against France, the 26 from the initial list moved, something that is not a minor detail. For that to happen, the one who joined the troop was Papu Gómez, who was dragging a sprained ankle. The midfielder may be on the bench this Sunday.