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It's really a cup to watch if you like soccer, Messi and Ronaldo are legends and it's probably the last opportunity to watch in a great level
But there's more players to play the last cup as a player:
- Sergio Busquets, 34 - Spain
- Sergio Ramos, 36 - Spain
- Luis Suárez, 35 - Uruguay
- Edinson Cavani, 35 - Uruguay
- Luka Modric, 36 - Croatia
- Thiago Silva, 37 - Brazil
- Thomas Muller, 33 - Germany
- Karim Benzema, 35 - France
- Manuel Neuer, 36 - Germany
Wow, you're right. So many that I missed!.
I think it's the whole covid situation that made the last few years pass so quickly. I didn't realize that many players are so old now!
Keep in mind though that there have always been exceptions especially when it comes to the goalkeeper position. Buffon and other keepers have been around their forties or close to it and still participated in the big tournaments. I can see Neuer still being around in four years from now. Maybe he isn't first choice anymore by then, but he could still be a part of the team. That might also be the case for Muller, but it all comes down to their physical fitness and whether they are still playing by then anyway. But yes, this World Cup will be the last one for some of the GOATs. Hopefully we can enjoy some strong performances by Messi, Ronaldo and all the rest.