Lionel Messi Looking back on his time with FC Barcelona. The fan-favorite athlete, who is now enjoying his new life chapter in Miami with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their children, began his journey with the team at the age of 13, made his competitive debut at the age of 17 and left at the age of 34.
During his latest interview with Mundo Deportivo, the football star shared his thoughts on an important phase of his life, as the club celebrates its 125th anniversary. “The first thing that comes to mind is the countless beautiful memories of the time I spent at the best club in the world. I remember the most the joint titles we won, like sextuple years,” he said. publication
“This is a club that has always stood out for having the best players and coaches in the world,” Messi said before highlighting the team’s key figures. “Football legends have always wanted to come to Barca: from Johan Cruyff to Puyol, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, both Luis Suarez, Horisto (Stoichkov), Pep Guardiola (both player and coach), Rooney (Ronaldinho), Rijkaard (that I am he to me and to the club (I’ll include what I meant), Diego Maradona, who, despite his brief, massive impact here and Koeman won his first European Cup with his goal at Wembley.”
Messi has revealed that he is influenced by two important figures. “I would say two figures influenced me the most, for different reasons. Pep, because he was my coach for so many years, and we achieved incredible things that we never thought possible,” he continued. “And Ronaldinho, the way he welcomed me and helped me a lot when I first joined the senior team. . “
“I want to see Barca win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League again. And in the years when it is not possible, at least to fight until the last moment,” he declared that he misses them very much “and I hope we will see each other again soon.” They should feel proud to be part of the best club in the world. “