From Messi to Ronaldo, the great footballers who will not be seen in the next World Cup!
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The world’s biggest sporting event i.e. FIFA World Cup is starting from next Sunday. A total of 64 matches will be played between 32 teams for 29 days, only then a new champion will be found. This World Cup will be special in many ways. This is the first time that a Middle East country is hosting this tournament. Also, this could be the last World Cup for many great players. Let us tell you about those 5 footballers who might not be seen in the next FIFA World Cup after Qatar.
lioness messi
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Lionel Messi, 35, has played 4 World Cups so far. He has scored 6 goals in 19 World Cup matches. He received the Golden Ball Award in 2014.
Cristiano Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, is the captain of Portugal. Has scored 7 goals in 17 matches. In 2006, when Portugal was at number four, which is its best performance so far.
neymar
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Brazilian striker Neymar, who played his first World Cup in 2014, is 30 years old. Regarding his retirement in a documentary, he had said that this would be my last World Cup. I don’t know if I will be able to play mentally or not. But I will try my best to be there even then.
Robert Lewandowski
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Lewandowski of Poland will play his second World Cup. This 34-year-old player could not score a single goal in the last World Cup.
Lewis Suarez
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Lewis Suarez, 35, has played 3 World Cups. Has scored 7 goals in 13 matches. Two Player of the Match awards have been received in the 2010 World Cup.