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Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo: Top 5 stars who will play their last FIFA World Cup- In Pics

Two greats of the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will compete in the fifth FIFA World Cup of their careers. Both represented their respective countries first time in a World Cup in 2006. Despite being the best in the business for more than 15 years now, neither Ronaldo or Messi have lifted the World Cup trophy once. However, with both the legends crossing the age mark of 35 years, they are most likely to compete in World Cup for the last time in their careers. Adding more to the stars list, big names like Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, Luis Suarez and others are also likely to play their last world cup.

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Updated:Apr 05, 2022, 08:21 PM IST

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Age: 37

Portugal got down to a difficult road in qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. Their participation was confirmed late on March 29, when they defeated North Macedonia in the European play-offs final. Ronaldo, who's 37-years of age is likely to play his last world cup reason being his age.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi, Age: 34

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner single-handedly carried Argentina to the 2014 World Cup final but failed to seal the deal for his country. Messi's numbers have taken a dip since he left FC Barcelona for PSG and the 34-year-old is clearly in for his last World Cup with Argentina.

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Croatia's Luka Modric, Age: 36

Luka Modric is the only player who has won a Ballon d'Or since 2007 in the Messi-Ronaldo era. Sadly, he's also reaching the ending moments of his career with injuries and his age taking a toll.

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France's Karim Benzema, Age: 34

The French forward missed the 2018 World Cup but is now back with full force to be a part of the already star-studded Les Bleus team. Benzema, 34 is inarguably at the peak of his career and is in deadly form but a striker's downfall in football starts after he crosses the 35-year-old mark.

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Germany's Manuel Neuer, Age: 36

Manuel Neuer is already a world champion winning the elusive trophy in 2014 and can hang up his boots in the international arena as he'll be 40 when the next World Cup comes.