In Pics: Sporting GREATS who failed to win a major trophy
Argentina captain Lionel Messi broke a massive jinx by finally winning a major international trophy - the Copa America 2021 - 16 years after making his debut. The international win was a huge weight on Messi's shoulder, who has achieved it all at the domestic level for Barcelona. However, there are other sporting legends who had to announce their retirement without any international trophy to their name. Here we take a look at sporting greats who failed to win any major international trophy.
Pakistan paceman Waqar Younis
Pakistan legend Waqar Younis also failed to win the World Cup with his country. Younis heartbreakingly missed the 1992 World Cup in Australia-New Zealand due to a back injury as Pakistan went on to lift the trophy under the leadership of Imran Khan. The paceman was also part of the Pakistan squad which featured in the 1999 World Cup final against Australia, which they lost, but wasn't part of the final XI in the game. (Source: Twitter)
South Africa paceman Allan Donald
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff
Former England football captain David Beckham
Former England football captain David Beckham was phenomenal for his country as well as his clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid. Beckham was England captain for six years and turned out in 115 games for his nation but failed to win the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA Euro Championships in his career. (Source: Twitter)