This archive report was first published on 17 October 2019.
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has made it clear that he does not enjoy constantly talking about his achievements, unlike some of his peers.
According to a recent interview with Marca, Messi stated, “I'd rather people talk about me. I know what I am, what I did and what I can give, but I keep it to myself. People can have their say. I don't like to talk about myself, I like to talk about the collective,” highlighting his preference for focusing on the team's efforts rather than his individual accomplishments.
At 32 years old, Messi has struggled with various injuries over the past 12 months, limiting his appearances to just five games across all competitions. Despite this, he has taken steps to improve his physical well-being, declaring that he now prepares for matches differently and takes better care of his body than he did in the past.
When asked about his intentions regarding his career, Messi emphasized that he never had any plans to leave Barcelona, stating, “Everyone looks for their targets and their experiences. I never had the need to leave the best club in the world, that Barcelona are, and where I enjoy training, games and the city. [The city to club dynamic] is very complete and I was always sure about the targets at this club [rather than going to] look for it elsewhere.”
On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo recently celebrated his 700th career goal, claiming that records are constantly looking for him. This achievement comes as Ronaldo's side lost to Ukraine 2-1 on October 14.
