Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among a handful of players hoping for a final hurrah in what is likely to be their last World Cup appearance.
Besides those two, there's also Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Luka Modric, Dani Alves, Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller.
Hanging on for the next World Cup in 2026 in North America might just be a step to far for these veterans.Perhaps ominously for Portugal’s Group H rivals, the 37-year-old Ronaldo has endured a frustrating season so far at Manchester United and will be eager to show what he can do in Qatar. Ronaldo is already the all-time top-scorer in men’s international soccer with 117 goals and has made a Portuguese record 191 appearances.
CAMP NOU, BARCELONA, SPAIN - 2020/12/08: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus FC is challenged by Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Group G football match between FC Barcelona and Juventus. Juventus FC won 3-0 over FC BarceloThe 37-year-old Modrić is one of those players who seems to be getting better with age.
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