Lionel Messi, born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Spending the majority of his career at FC Barcelona before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, Messi has achieved numerous accolades, records, and individual awards, captivating the world with his exceptional skill, vision, and goal-scoring ability. He is known for his humility, dedication, and philanthropic efforts off the field, making a lasting impact both on and off the pitch.
“You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.”
Lionel Messi Quotes
“The best decisions aren’t made with your mind, but with your instincts.”
“You have to keep working hard and never lose sight of your dreams.”
“There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game.”
“You have to keep fighting because football is a game that is constantly evolving.”
“Every day I tell myself that I can do better. I push myself to the limit.”
“I always want more. Whether it’s a goal or a victory, I never get satisfied.”
“You have to be ready to compete at your best, even when things are not going well.”
“I always want to improve, to add things to my game. I never want to be comfortable.”
“The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.”
“When the ball is at my feet, I feel like I am in control of my destiny.”
“I have fun like a child in the street. When the day comes when I’m not enjoying it, I will leave football.”
“There is no substitute for hard work.”
“When the year starts, the objectives are to win everything, personal and collective titles.”
“I am constantly evolving and improving as a player. I want to reach my peak and keep getting better.”
“You can overcome anything if and only if you love something enough.”
“It’s not about the money. It’s about the love for the game.”
“I try to do things that make me happy. That’s why I always do what I feel is right.”
“I have many years to get better and better, and that has to be my ambition—to get better and better.”
“I prefer to speak with my feet.”
“I’m never satisfied. I always push my limits and work harder.”
“I am competitive and I feel bad when we lose. You can see it in me when we’ve lost. I’m in a bad way. I don’t like to talk to anyone.”
“The only thing that matters is playing on the field and how you perform.”
“I’ve had to overcome many things, but I have a lot of passion for what I do.”
“I’m constantly being asked about my past, but I’m focused on the future.”
“In football, the result is an impostor. You can do things really, really well but not win. There’s something greater than the result, more lasting—the legacy you leave behind.”
“Being a leader is not about being the best. It’s about making others better.”
“I am not someone who is ashamed of my past. I’m someone who understands it and respects it.”
“I have fun like a child in the street. When the day comes when I’m not enjoying it, I will leave football.”
“I never think about the play or visualize anything. I do what comes to me at that moment. Instinct. It has always been that way.”
“You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.”
“I’m always focused on what I want to achieve. I’ve set myself goals and I try to exceed them.”
“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.”
“I have seen many defenders and they are all the same.”
“I love to play football, and I’m lucky to be able to do what I love.”
“The day you think there is no improvements to be made is a sad one for any player.”
“I’m not very good at being a superstar. I’m not very good at being in front of the camera.”
“I don’t like to talk about myself. I prefer to talk about football.”
“There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy and smiling child. I always help in any way I can, even if it’s just by signing an autograph.”
“I just wanted to be a soccer player.”
“I don’t know if I’m the best player in the world. I’m just trying to be the best I can be.”
“There is no greater satisfaction than achieving success through hard work.”
“I have to keep working hard and striving to improve.”
“Money is not a motivating factor. Money doesn’t thrill me or make me play better, so I’m just happy to be doing what I love.”
“You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.”
“I always want to improve, to add things to my game. I never want to be comfortable.”
“Football is a team sport, and individual awards are not as important as the success of the team.”
“I have always tried to give my best for the team, to help them win, and to make the fans happy.”
“I have learned that you have to be mentally strong and believe in yourself, no matter what obstacles come your way.”
“The best decisions are made when you trust your instincts and play with confidence.”
“Football is a game that is constantly evolving, and you have to adapt and keep learning.”
“The most important thing in football is to enjoy yourself and have fun on the pitch.”
“You have to be willing to work hard and make sacrifices to achieve your goals.”
“Success is not just about winning trophies, but about the journey, the hard work, and the dedication.”
“You cannot allow your desire to be a winner to be diminished by achieving success before and I believe there is room for improvement in every sportsman.”
“I am grateful for all the support and love I receive from the fans. They are the ones who make it all worthwhile.”
“I’ve always really just liked football, and I’ve always devoted a lot of time to it. When I was a kid, my friends would call me to go out with them, but I would stay home because I had practice the next day.”
“I start early, and I stay late, day after day, year after year. It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success.”
“My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn’t paid to be a professional footballer, I would willingly play for free.”
“I prefer to win titles with the team ahead of individual awards or scoring more goals than anyone else. I’m more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world.”
We hope you find these quotes inspiring and reflective of Lionel Messi’s mindset and passion for the game!
