Lionel Messi’s last opportunity to win the World Cup has tugged at the heartstrings and purse-strings – or credit cards at least.
The player many regard as the greatest footballer in history is set to represent Argentina for the last time on the biggest stage when the tournament starts in Qatar on Monday morning.
Messi and Argentina were beaten in the round of 16 in 2018 by France in a thriller after losing the 2014 final against Germany.
TAB bookmakers say the 35-year-old’s national side has been heavily favoured by betters to give Messi the perfect send-off.
They say that Argentina opened up at $9.50 [to win the Cup], that was their top price – they got down as low as $6 and they’re currently $6.50.”
Maoate said the “two worst results” for the TAB would be either Argentina or favourites Brazil lifting the trophy.
Lionel Messi and Argentina and fellow South American powerhouses Brazil are the favourites to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Argentina will play Saudi Arabia in their first game at the FIFA World Cup next Tuesday at 10pm
Source: Stuff.co
