Lionel Messi

“I knew that at some point God was going to give it to me and I don't know why, but I felt it was going to be like this. Once again he made me very happy. After lifting the World Cup trophy 18 December 2022”

“Qatar World Cup will be my last: Lionel Messi”

“I will never go to trial against Barça because it is the club that I love, which has given me everything since I arrived here. It's the club of my life, I made my life here. Messi interview with Goal, announced he remains at Barca”

“I love to see T”

“[Becoming a father] has changed everything. He [Thiago] comes first then everything else. It has also changed the way I see a match. Before if I lost or did something wrong I didn't talk to anyone for three or four days, until it passed. Now, I come home after a game, I see my son and everything is alright. Interview with CONMEBOL , 2015 [6]”

“Barcelona gave me everything, they took a chance on me when nobody else would. I never have any desire to play for anybody else, I will be here for as long as they want me. Interview with ShortList , 2015 [5]”

“Being a dad changes everything for the better and I’m really enjoying it. Interview with TyC Sports , 2014 [4]”

“Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) was my hero. He was the best forward I've ever seen. He was so fast that he could score a goal from nothing and he struck the ball better than anyone I've seen. Interview with FourFourTwo , 2012 [3]”

“It doesn't matter if I am better than Cristiano Ronaldo, all that matters is that Barcelona are better than Madrid. After scoring four goals against Arsenal , 2011 [2]”

“Diego is Diego and for me he is the greatest player of all time. Even after a million years I am not even going to be close to Maradona. I have no intention of comparing myself with Maradona”