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The Barcelona youth program is one of the best in the world. As a kid, they teach you not to play to win, but to grow in ability as a player.
Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi
Age: 37
Born: 1987
Born: June 24
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Rosario de Santa Fe
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Lionel Andres Messi
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Lionel Andrés Messi
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We have demonstrated that we are the best, I'm also happy because everyone seems to enjoy our football, whether or not they are Barca fans. All over the world, I've heard people saying that they have been enchanted by us. This type of football deserves to be rewarded with titles.
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I always had the same style of play. I didn't really worry about people kicking me.
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It's scoring goals that's great, whether against Brazil or anybody else.
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Like I've said many times before, I'm always more likely to remember goals for their importance rather than if they're beautiful or not. Goals scored in finals, for example.
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Fatherhood changes you completely. If things didn't go my way before, I became withdrawn and didn't want to see or listen to anyone. Now, when I arrive home, I see my son and everything is OK. He's the most important thing to me now.
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I don't need the best hairstyle or the best body. Just give me a ball at my feet and I'll show you what I can do.
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I had said I didn't mind which shirt I played in, but coming from Diego, № 10 is very special.
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The truth is my idea has been to always stay at Barcelona and see out the rest of my career here. Like I always say, one doesn't know what can happen in the future, but if it were up to me to decide, I would stay at Barcelona for the rest of my career.
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