If you've heard anything about the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, it's probably that it's going to be Lionel Messi's swan song. But what you might not know is that the Argentinian has a few milestones he has yet to reach on the World Cup stage -- and this may be his final chance.
Despite being one of the best players in the world and scoring six times in World Cup matches, Messi -- along with fellow superstar Cristiano Ronaldo -- has never scored a goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup.
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— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) November 15, 2022
This could be the year that all of that changes for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner as his team is a heavy favorite to be crowned champion next month in Qatar, according to DraftKings.
⚽ WORLD CUP | WINNER ODDS⚽
— TheFirstMint (@TheFirstMint) November 16, 2022
Tournament winner odds ahead of the #WorldCup in 4 days
Brazil (+400)
Argentina (+500)
France (+700)
Spain (+850)
England (+850)
Germany (+1000)
Who you got taking it?
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Messi and Argentina get their 2022 World Cup campaign started on Tuesday, November 22 with a Group C match against Saudi Arabia.
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