Messi Names Two Football Figures Who Influenced Him the Most
- Lionel Messi has picked Pep Guardiola and Ronaldinho as figures who played a major role in his football career
- The current Manchester City boss coached Messi for a few seasons, winning plenty of silverware
- Messi was at his peak under Guardiola and won a few trophies with Brazil icon Ronaldinho early in his career
Inter Miami veteran Lionel Messi has named Ronaldinho and Pep Guardiola the figures who made a major impact on his career.
Ronaldinho and Guardiola played major roles in Messi's career, especially when he was young at Barcelona.
The Argentina star broke records, won trophies and became arguably the greatest player of all time.
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Messi names his influences
Speaking to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Messi said Guardiola and Ronaldinho were vital early in his career but also mentioned some of his former teammates.
"I think there are two that have had a big impact on me for different reasons. Pep [Guardiola], because I had him as a coach for many years and we achieved incredible things that we would never have imagined," he said via GOAL.
Guardiola and Messi won many trophies together, including two Champions League, three La Liga crowns and other cups, per BeIn Sports.
Messi also said Brazil icon Ronaldinho helped him when he broke into the Barcelona first team.
"Ronaldinho, because the way he welcomed me, how he helped me, was very useful to me in my first moments in the first team."
The 2022 World Cup winner also thanks the late Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova, who died in 2014.
Messi reacts to MLS Cup exit
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Lionel Messi shared his thoughts after Inter Miami's surprise MLS Cup exit, where they were eliminated by Atlanta United in a three-game series.
Despite the disappointment, Messi acknowledged the team's growth and expressed optimism for next season
Messi expresses desire to win more trophies
YEN.com.gh also reported that Lionel Messi expressed his ongoing hunger for more titles despite being one of the most decorated footballers in history.
After receiving the MARCA America Award, he stated that his passion for winning remains strong, driven by his love for the game and the support of his family
Source: AFP
