Although Leo Messi is still trying to find his pace in the French league, it is of course much easier for him to do so after putting a seventh golden ball in the blown-up coffin at home. This morning (Saturday) the flea shared with France Football magazine his feelings in light of the historic win in the prestigious title given by the magazine.
“I come from a working class family, my father worked all day and we lived very modestly, but I never lacked for anything,” Messi said at the start of the extensive interview he provided and explained his connection to Barcelona early in his career. “My parents instilled in me the interest in respect for others, work ethic and modesty. When I arrived in Barcelona I was 13 years old and I found the same values in La Monsieur. “
As befits the same modesty that Messi speaks of, he explained his attitude to the question of the greatest player of all time: “I have never seen myself as the greatest in history. For me, being an actor who is considered one of the greatest of all time is far more than enough and than I dreamed. It does not matter if you are considered the greatest or not, that has never been my ambition ”.
Regarding comparisons to his idol, Diego Armando Maradona, he said: “I have never examined myself in relation to him. I do not refer to anyone who does this even though there have been reviews that have bothered me in the past. I had bad times in the Argentina national team because of it because there are reviews that bother me, but it stays in the locker room and does not go out, because that way it is the healthiest for us as a team. If something annoys us, we take it out, our son. ”
So for comparisons against Maradona he does not refer, but what about Cristiano Ronaldo? “I always want to improve my numbers and get better and not look at what others are doing. Cristiano and I kept the competition in La Liga for years. It was wonderful and it helped both of us grow and develop in our careers. I want to be the best I can be and no better than anyone else. ”
“I do not know if I am a model or an example to the other players,” the flea continued to be modest. “I never liked being considered one or advising anyone else what to do. I know it’s harder for young players to share a dressing room with me, but once they get to know me closely they’m much calmer and more relaxed. I’m fighting for my dreams. At first it was to be a professional and then improve myself every year. I think God has charted my path and I need a bit of luck too. ”
Regarding his shy nature, compared to the extroversion of quite a few world-class players, Paris Saint-Germain number 30 explained: “I behave differently towards people I trust like close friends and family. It may be that outside of these circles I am more shy and find it harder to feel comfortable, but I can say that with people around me I am a completely normal person who likes to enjoy life. I admit that sometimes I would like them not to recognize me. I do not complain, of course, because it is always nice to receive love and affection. I am used to it and for me it is already a normal situation to stop on the street to ask for an autograph and a photo. “
And what about the current chapter in his career? Messi explained why he did not insist on stealing the shirt with the number 10 on PSG from Neymar: “This is his number. I came as a new member of the group to help this was a wonderful gesture on his part to pass me the number 10 and I was expecting it because I know him well. “I do not think Pierre took this number from him, I chose another number that I like.”
As a result, Messi also explained his place in the new team he came to: “I always try to move and find the empty spaces, even if I am placed on the right side, I tend to move to the center. Lately I am also moving more backwards to start the moves and help produce a numerical advantage in favor of moving the ball. I feel good in Paris and try to enjoy myself as much as possible on the pitch. “
As part of his new status, the Flea had to provide an explanation for the extraordinary picture from the game in which PSG beat Manchester City 0: 2, during which he took on the role of lying behind the wall during a free kick by the opponent: “This is what should have been done in those Moments there was no one to do it so I took it upon myself. It does not mean anything to me, everyone should contribute their share. “
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