Lionel Messi

Soccer GOAT contender

Contemporary influential 139 sayings

Sayings by Lionel Messi

I just want to be remembered as a good person.

2010s — Interview
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I don't think about what I've achieved. I think about what I want to achieve.

2010s — Interview
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I'm not a fan of comparisons. Everyone is different.

2010s — Interview
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I just want to play my best and help my team.

2010s — Interview
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I'm not a person who looks for problems. I just try to solve them.

2010s — Interview
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I prefer to win titles with the team ahead of individual awards.

2012 — On team success vs. personal glory
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I’m not obsessed with goals. I’m obsessed with winning.

2015 — On his mentality
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I don’t need to be the best. I just want to be happy playing football.

2019 — On his humble approach
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I was always small, but I was never afraid.

2016 — On overcoming physical limitations
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I don’t like to talk about myself. I prefer to let my feet do the talking.

2014 — On his reserved personality
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I have to try to return to my club, because they are waiting for me.

2016 — After Argentina's Copa America 2016 final loss, announcing international retirement
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I am not interested in being the best in the world. I just want to play football.

Unknown — Interview
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I prefer to win titles with the team than individual awards or scoring more goals than anyone else.

Unknown — Interview
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The day you think there is nothing to improve, you stop being a football player.

Unknown — Interview
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I still have a lot to learn, but I am always trying to improve.

Unknown — Interview
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I always think about what I can do to be better.

Unknown — Interview
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I'm not a big fan of talking. I prefer to do my talking on the pitch.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to improve and grow as a player and person.

Unknown — Interview
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It took me 17 years to reach this level because I am a professional. I play for the love of the game.

2021 — Instagram post, after winning Copa America
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I am competitive and I hate to lose. I want to win everything.

Unknown — Interview
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