Lionel Messi

Soccer GOAT contender

Contemporary influential 139 sayings

Sayings by Lionel Messi

I don't need to shout to be heard. I prefer to speak on the pitch.

Unknown — Interview
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I am not a leader by talking a lot, but by what I do on the field.

Unknown — Interview
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I'm not a PlayStation player. I'm a real player.

Unknown — Responding to critics who describe his skills as unrealistic
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I always try to enjoy myself. That's the most important thing.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to play for the team, not for myself.

Unknown — Interview
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I don't think I'm a great player. I just think I'm a normal player.

Unknown — Interview, displaying humility
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I don't look for records. I just want to win.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to learn from my mistakes.

Unknown — Interview
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I am not a magical player. I just work hard.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to give my best, whether I am playing well or not.

Unknown — Interview
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I don't care about what people say about me. I just focus on my game.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to help my teammates, because football is a team game.

Unknown — Interview
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I don't like to talk about myself. I prefer to let my game speak.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to be a good example for the kids.

Unknown — Interview
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I am very grateful for everything I have achieved, but I always want more.

Unknown — Interview
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I don't think about being the best. I just try to enjoy myself.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to be humble, because that's how I was raised.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to be a good person, because that's more important than being a good player.

Unknown — Interview
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I always try to be a good teammate, because that's the most important thing in my life.

Unknown — Interview
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I have to keep working hard and playing well, and everything else will come.

2010s — During an interview
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