Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell after playing his final competitive match for Argentina on home soil but has yet to make a decision on whether to play at the World Cup.

The 38-year-old scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Venezuela in their last home fixture of the qualifying campaign, having already qualified for next summer’s tournament in the United States.

“Being able to finish this way here is what I’ve always dreamed of,” Messi told Argentinian television channel TyC Sports.

“I’ve experienced a lot of things on this pitch, both good and not so good, but it’s always a joy to play in Argentina, in front of our fans.”

In terms of being present in America for the team’s defence of their title Messi added: “Same as I said before about the World Cup that I don’t think I’ll play an

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