The FIFA World Cup kicks off on November 20 in Qatar. Although this date is a celebration for many, it also represents the end of a golden era in football and the beginning of a new phase.
This World Cup, the international competitions of Lionel Messi y Cristiano Ronaldo they will conclude, gradually moving away from the international prominence they have occupied over the past 15 years.
The 2022 World Cup also marks the end of the international careers of many other football stars, including, Luka Modric, Thiago Silva, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Sergio Busquets, Andrés Guardado, Keylor Navas, Robert Lewandowski, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Mueller, Jordi Alba, Ángel Di María, Edinson Cavani, Luis Suárez, Eden Hazardand more.
There will be an important generational change in this World Cup. The athletes we mentioned above experienced a particular era where football became a global sensation thanks to the influence of technology. Football fans were able to witness almost every second of their favorite athlete’s career.
It is also important to note the important role that medicine and science have played for this generation, a factor that has contributed to the long careers of many of these players. This explains why players like Modric, 36, and Vidal, 34, have had some of the best performances in high-pressure tournaments like the Champions League.
Qatar is the last stop for many of them. Here are some of the names that defined an era and ushered in a renaissance:
