Yuvraj, Dhoni did it for Sachin. Who will help Lionel Messi in Russia 2018?

2018 Russia event could prove to be Lionel Messi's last shot at the World Cup glory

As the Argentinians take to the pitch on Saturday for their inaugural match at World Cup 2018, the spotlight will be on Lionel Messi.

Hailed as one of the best players of modern-day football, Messi has the steepest peak to climb in Russia. The 30-year-old superstar has yet to win the Cup.

Time is running out for the Barcelona striker with five Ballon d’Or awards. And the 2018 event could prove to be his last shot at the glory.

True, Messi will remain a rockstar even without the Cup. But then in this age of football heroes, will history remember