The countdown has begun for Qatar World Cup 2022 and the passion for each national team feels stronger. The eyes of world football They will be entered in this competition, which starts on Sunday 20 November. And it will definitely have a special topping because it will be there many figures who could play their last World Cup.
Although training, nutrition and other treatments extended the player’s “useful life”, the proximity to 40 years will result in a possible farewell to several historical figures.
Here are some examples of great footballers who could play their World Cup final.
Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria (Argentina)
Leo Messi, will play the Argentine star of PSG At 35, his fifth World Cup consecutively older. The former Barcelona player who has collected five goals in the World Cup had declared that this could be his last time with Albiceleste. I hope he will regret it.
The Tagliatella Di Maria He is one year younger than Messi, but due to some injuries he has been able to endure, it is not surprising that Qatar is also his last World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe (Portugal)
At 37 and in impeccable physical condition, Cristiano Ronaldo I could also play another World Cup, but age is already a factor that is starting to weigh. Like Messi, he will go for his fifth World Cup date.
your compatriot Pepperdefender of the Portuguese national team, he is already 39 years old and will certainly no longer participate in the World Cup.
Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Diego Godin (Uruguay)
Lucho Suarezhis attack partner Cavani and the valiant defender Godin They have represented faithful of La Celeste since they reached the semifinals in South Africa 2010. The three over 35 years old would already give their place to the new generations.
Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba (Spain)
Sergio Busquets (34) he is one of the “survivors” of the Spanish national team which achieved the greatest success in its history by proclaiming itself world champion in 2010 after beating Holland 1-0 in the final.
By your side, Alba (33)figure of Barcelona, is another footballer who participated in the national team that was at Euro 2012.
Thiago Silva (Brazil)
The Brazilian central Thiago Silva He was on the list since South Africa 2010, although he didn’t play, and he was captain when his country was the host, as well as in the round of 16 against Mexico in Russia 2018.
With 38 years in September, Qatar would be his last World Cup
Guillermo Ochoa and Andres Guardado (Mexico)
Two symbols of the Mexican national team led by the Argentine Gerardo Martino could play the last World Cup in Qatar.
It concerns goalkeeper Ochoa, 37 years old, who currently plays for America in his country; and the side or steering wheel Saved, 36playing for Betis in Spain.
Manuel Neuer (Germany)
A story of always powerful Germany, world championalso plays the last chips with the selection in a World Cup.
He is the current goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (36)still Bayern Munich goalkeeper in the Bundesliga.
Karim Benzema (France)
Karim Benzema, the brand new Ballon d’Or, was not part of the France that won Russia 2018.
He goes to Qatar at 34, and maybe he could be in the World Cup in North America. But his place with the emerging figures may leave him behind.
Luka Modric (Croatia)
talented and cerebral, Luca Modric Not only did he shine at Real Madrid, but he became a finalist with Croatia in Russia in 2018, the year in which he won the Ballon d’Or. 37 years oldage indicates it would be his last World Cup.
Keylor Navas and Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica)
At 35 and 37, for goalkeeper Keylor Navas, the creative midfielder Bryan Ruiz would be the third and last World Cup. Two figures of the Costa Rican national team of Brazil 2014, when they surprised the world.
Source: Clarin
