Goal achieved: Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy before the award ceremony.

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Lionel Messi (35) is finally crowned Argentina's football king!

With the 7: 5 n.E. In the World Cup final against France, the superstar achieved his big goal very late in his phenomenal career: in the fifth attempt and after 172 international matches, Messi is finally the world champion.

Messi: "It's crazy. I really wanted it, and it's the most beautiful thing there is. I wanted it badly. I felt like God gave it to me. "I am happy that I have achieved everything. And what I missed is here now."

With that, he won Superstar EVERYTHING. What's next?

After the 911 thriller, Messi talks about his future on the Argentine TV station "TyC Sports" - and hints at the end of his career in the national team!

Messi: "Of course, I wanted to end my career with this; I can't ask for anything more. Thank God he gave me everything. To almost end my career with that is impressive.”

Messi's title moment

And further: "What will come after that? I won the Copa America, the World Cup – it came almost at the end. I love soccer and what I do. I enjoy being on the national team and in the group. I want to experience a few more games as world champion."

It sounds like Messi wants to end his national player career slowly. How long seems to be open?

Coach Lionel Scaloni (44) wants Messi to play in the next World Cup! In 2026 Messi will be 40 years old...

The coach: "Messi should have a place at the next World Cup. We want him to continue. If he wants to continue playing, the '10' will always be ready for Lionel."

But first of all, the first world title in 36 years will be celebrated! Messi is already looking forward to his triumphant return to his homeland: "I can't wait to be in Argentina and see how crazy it is."