Messi reveals the secret of Barcelona's amazing generation... and his father's valuable advice

He added: "The most important thing is that we enjoyed even the daily training sessions. We had wonderful times."

Messi noted that being in the locker room with Barcelona legends like Xavi Hernandez, Andrés Iniesta, and Carles Puyol was a great honor for him.

He believed that this group of players created a unique football and human experience that extended beyond matches and titles.

Messi admitted that it is difficult to summarize what Barcelona means to him in a few words, stating that the club and the city have become an integral part of his life and personal memories.

He explained: "I have lived many wonderful moments within the club and in the city, and my three children were born there, so it is natural for me to have a special love for this city and this club."

An unforgettable piece of advice

Messi spoke about the significant impact his father had on his life, explaining that they would constantly talk and discuss ideas and details related to football after every training session or match.

He mentioned the most important advice he received from his father, which accompanied him throughout his career, saying that his father always advised him: "Hold the ball and try, and whether the attempt succeeds or fails, do not stop there, because there is always another opportunity."

This advice reflects, according to Messi, a philosophy based on perseverance and not giving up in the face of failures, and continuing to try no matter the challenges.

The most cherished title for Messi

Despite the numerous titles and trophies he won with Barcelona, Messi confirmed that winning the World Cup with the Argentine national team in Qatar in 2022 remains the most significant achievement of his professional career.

Messi described winning the World Cup as the "pinnacle" of his football career, emphasizing that achieving this accomplishment was "more than just a dream" for him.

Messi led the Argentine national team to victory in the World Cup after defeating France in the final, adding the long-awaited title to his already impressive list of achievements.

The Argentine star noted that the goals he scored in the World Cup final hold a special place among the most important goals of his career, stating that the significance of those goals comes from "the value of the occasion, the moment they were scored, and the nature of the match itself."

It is worth mentioning that Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami, is preparing to receive the "Princess of Asturias Award" for sports in 2026, at a ceremony to be held in the Spanish city of Oviedo.

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In an interview with the Spanish news agency "EFE", reported by "Mundo Deportivo" and "Goal", Messi explained that the true secret behind Barcelona's success during that period was not the number of titles and trophies the team won, but the joy the players experienced while playing football.

Messi said: "We were lucky to win everything, not only because of the way we achieved those accomplishments, but also because of the joy we felt while playing, winning, and achieving great successes."

He added: "The most important thing is that we enjoyed even the daily training sessions. We had wonderful times."

Messi noted that being in the locker room with Barcelona legends like Xavi Hernandez, Andrés Iniesta, and Carles Puyol was a great honor for him.

He believed that this group of players created a unique football and human experience that extended beyond matches and titles.

Messi admitted that it is difficult to summarize what Barcelona means to him in a few words, stating that the club and the city have become an integral part of his life and personal memories.

He explained: "I have lived many wonderful moments within the club and in the city, and my three children were born there, so it is natural for me to have a special love for this city and this club."

An unforgettable piece of advice

Messi spoke about the significant impact his father had on his life, explaining that they would constantly talk and discuss ideas and details related to football after every training session or match.

He mentioned the most important advice he received from his father, which accompanied him throughout his career, saying that his father always advised him: "Hold the ball and try, and whether the attempt succeeds or fails, do not stop there, because there is always another opportunity."

This advice reflects, according to Messi, a philosophy based on perseverance and not giving up in the face of failures, and continuing to try no matter the challenges.

The most cherished title for Messi

Despite the numerous titles and trophies he won with Barcelona, Messi confirmed that winning the World Cup with the Argentine national team in Qatar in 2022 remains the most significant achievement of his professional career.

Messi described winning the World Cup as the "pinnacle" of his football career, emphasizing that achieving this accomplishment was "more than just a dream" for him.

Messi led the Argentine national team to victory in the World Cup after defeating France in the final, adding the long-awaited title to his already impressive list of achievements.

The Argentine star noted that the goals he scored in the World Cup final hold a special place among the most important goals of his career, stating that the significance of those goals comes from "the value of the occasion, the moment they were scored, and the nature of the match itself."

It is worth mentioning that Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami, is preparing to receive the "Princess of Asturias Award" for sports in 2026, at a ceremony to be held in the Spanish city of Oviedo.