Pablo Aimar: Argentina’s Assistant Coach Explains Lionel Messi’s Motivation to Keep Playing Football

• Lionel Messi will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the finest footballers to ever grace the beautiful game
• The mercurial Argentine recently eclipsed the record to become the most decorated player in the history of the sport
• Assistant coach of the Argentina national team, Pablo Aimar, has disclosed the forward's primary motivation for playing football

Lionel Messi continues to rewrite football history with every appearance he makes on the field.

The mercurial Argentine has risen from the ashes of battling a growth hormone deficiency to becoming one of the greatest, if not the greatest, players to ever grace the game.

However, the 37-year-old appears to be still going strong, despite currently plying his trade outside Europe.

The Argentine forward has often demonstrated his enduring brilliance, most recently leading the national team to a record 16th Copa America crown.

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Nonetheless, taking a look at Messi's historic career, Argentine assistant coach, Pablo Aimar, has touched on what he believes remains the forward’s motivation to continue excelling despite his age and numerous achievements.

Aimar speaks on Lionel Messi's motivation

In a recent interview shared on social media by Football Tweets, the 44-year-old compared Lionel Messi's motivation and drive to that of iconic basketball player, Michael Jordan.

The former Valencia star explained that Messi's enduring strength seems to be driven by the desire to impress the fans who may yet never witness his greatness again.

“Michael Jordan once said he played every game as if there was someone in the crowd who would see him just that once. It seems to me that Leo plays with the thought of the person who might never see him again.”

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According to data from Fotmob, Messi's career has seen him achieve over 1,000 goal involvements, making him one of the few players in football history to do so.

The Argentine maestro is also the most decorated football player in history, boasting a record 45 career titles.

AC Milan icon speaks on the GOAT debate

YEN.com.gh in another report detailed how AC Milan icon Paolo Maldini settled the GOAT debate. In a recent interview, the Italian football legend expressed his admiration for both players; however, Maldini chose Messi.

The retired defender also detailed how he tried to convince the mercurial Argentine to complete a transfer to AC Milan when it became certain he would be departing Barcelona.

Source: TUKO.co.ke