Messi: GOAT? As an Argentinian it is always Maradona and I am no longer young

Inter Miami's 38-year-old Argentine superstar Messi talked about many topics in a recent interview. He once again denied that he is the GOAT (the best in history).

Q: You are the GOAT (best in history). Among other sports, which GOATs (best in history) do you admire and study?

Messi: "For us Argentines, it is a matter of course that Maradona has always been a unique existence. He is our greatest legend and what he represents to all of us is irreplaceable. Although I was still young at the time, I did not have the opportunity to watch him play live. Many, but Diego has already surpassed everything, and his influence is far-reaching. "

"If you talk about other sports, I think the situation with Michael Jordan is very similar... I also admire tennis players like Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic very much. The competitive landscape of this sport has been raised to unprecedented heights. The fact that they competed with each other for the top spot for so long made it all the more exciting. "

"I believe that many outstanding athletes must have been missed, but if I had to give a few examples, I would choose them. For example, in the field of basketball, LeBron James and Stephen Curry are both players that I admire very much. I think they have each made great contributions to their sports. "

Q: You went from Argentina to Barcelona, then to Paris, and now you live in the United States. For most of your life, you have been an "immigrant". Is family your most important support?

Messi: "Yes, without a doubt. Everything I learned at home - the values ​​my parents taught me, and the way we grew up - made me always cherish the feeling of being closely connected to my family. "

Q: How have you changed from your previous self?

Messi: "I am no longer the same person I was years ago (when I was young), and I have lost the explosiveness I had ten years ago. But I have also injected new characteristics into my game, such as paying more attention to controlling the rhythm and organizing offense in the midfield. "

Q: Do you usually pay attention to or check the records you hold?

Messi: "My priority is what is best for the team. Many players will be obsessed with personal records, but forget the main goal-the success of the team. "