Lionel Messi got emotional after playing his final competitive match in Argentina in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, saying that finishing this way in front of his home fans was something he "always dreamed of."

Messi propelled Argentina to the 3-0 victory, scoring two goals either side of a Lautaro Martínez strike to sign off in style in his last official match in the country. When asked about playing in the World Cup next summer in the United States , Mexico and Canada , Messi said "we'll see."

"There are so many emotions, I've experienced so many things on this field," Messi said after the game. "It's always a joy to play in Argentina with our people. We've been enjoying match after match for many years. I'm very ha

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