Dhaka, March 28 -- Lionel Messi said that he would have retired from international football if Argentina had not won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Messi led Argentina to their third world title when they beat France in an epic penalty shootout in the final of the 2022 World Cup. He was awarded the Golden Ball as he amassed a staggering seven goals and three assists during the tournament, scoring in each knockout round - having never done so in his international career before Qatar - with his most memorable contribution being his brace in a dramatic final in Lusail.

During a recent interview with the Big Time podcast, Messi said that he probably would no longer be playing for the national side had the result of the 2022 World Cup had gone...