Messi, Argentina land in Qatar for World Cup

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 18, 2022 12:07 am

DOHA: Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Qatar for the World Cup early on Thursday, just hours after a 5-0 warm-up victory, while defending champions France have also touched down in Doha.

Messi, 35, has a sackful of trophies but the tournament in Qatar is likely to be his final chance to equal the achievement of fellow Argentine great Diego Maradona in leading his country to World Cup glory.

MESSI’S HERE Argentina’s Lionel Messi and teammates arrive at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. PHOTO BY ODD ANDERSEN/AFP

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