Messi: "My family has always been by my side"

Inter Miami and Argentina national team forward Lionel Messi shared his thoughts on the significance of family. "For me, family is everything, the most important thing.

They have always stood by me, even during difficult times. We have endured a lot with the national team.

In Barcelona, we used to win everything, but then I would join the national team, and things would not go well, and people insulted me. They said I lacked passion for the national team jersey, and that I shouldn't play for the team.

My family, meanwhile, would watch these critiques on sports programs in Argentina. You know, we are all a bit masochistic in that sense.

This was very hard for my parents and siblings. I was lucky that my family was always there for me.

We are very close. It's the same with Antonella’s family.

I love having them by my side," Messi said in an interview with ESPN. Recently, Lionel Messi extended his contract with Inter Miami until the end of 2028.

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