Lionel Messi says he will not retire from international football after scoring twice, as Argentina lifted the 2022 World Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout victory over France this morning.
Messi scored the opener from the penalty spot before striking again in extra-time when the ball fell to him in the six yard box and he prodded home.
France forward Kylian Mbappe completed his hat trick with a penalty minutes later, but Argentina won 4-2 in the shootout to win their third World Cup title.
The 35 year old broke the record for most World Cup appearances today as he made his 26th game in the competition, having confirmed last month this tournament would be his last.
After winning the only major honour that eluded him in his trophy laden career, Messi says he intends to continue playing for Argentina, a while longer.
Messi says he won the Copa America and the World Cup in a short time and he loves what he does, being in the national team, and he wants to continue living a few more games being the world champion.
Source: ESPN
