Legends of the game: Was this the last World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are in the autumn of their careers. They are playing in their last World Cup in Middle East. Argentina and Portugal are favourites to win the tournament.

Messi is optimistic about his team's chances at the World Cup in Qatar. Angel Di Maria believes Messi can prove the difference for Argentina. The 35-year-old left Barcelona last summer and has been playing in France since. He has played with Messi for both club and country. DiMaria has also played in the national team with him. The Juventus player believes playing with Leo is the best thing to happen to him in his career.

Ronaldo is an icon in the Portugal national team and in European Championship 2016. He has fallen out with Erik ten Hag and has been criticised by his former team-mates. Ronaldo is hoping to have a good World Cup in Qatar. He spoke of his critics in an interview with Piers Morgan. It is easy to criticise people who only see one point of view.

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