Buenos Aires, Sept. 5 -- Lionel Messi admitted that "the end is approaching" after leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Venezuela at the Monumental Stadium in their World Cup qualifier.
The 38-year-old scored twice in front of a sold-out crowd that treated the match as a farewell on Thursday, with Messi openly acknowledging this could be his last competitive appearance in Argentina.
"Being able to finish this way here with my people is what I always dreamed of," an emotional Messi said after the match.
"For many years I had the affection of Barcelona fans and my dream was to have it here in my country too."Asked about retirement, Messi said: "It's not something I like, want or expect. But time is passing, and it's been many years. I love ...