Lionel Messi

I'm lucky to play with great players. They make me better.

I'm a normal person. I just happen to be good at football.

I always try to do my best, and I try to help my team.

I want to win everything. I'm a winner.

I love football more than anything.

I don't like what I did, I don't like what happened afterward. These are moments of a lot of tension, a lot of nerves. It is very quick and people react the way they react.

Insolito

My 6-year-old (asked me) 'Why do they kill you in Argentina, daddy?'

Those that don't like me will have to stand me a little longer.

We have heard about this 'club of friends' thing for years. They say I pick the players, the coaches. I basically manage the whole AFA (Argentina's soccer association).

I get upset that people are lied to.

I don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

I’m not the best. I’m just a player who tries to do his best.

I don’t like to talk about myself.

I’d rather win with Argentina than any individual award.

I don’t care about records. I care about trophies.

I’m not a leader. I lead by example.

I don’t like to compare myself to others.

I’d rather be remembered for my football than my fame.

I’m not a politician. I’m a football player.