Messi thanked villanova for his kindness. It was after villanova coached the Barcelona youth team that Messi's position changed from a substitute to a main force. Messi also thanked Ronaldinho, Deco and others for their great love for him, and he didn't know why he was so favored. Marca interviewed Messi Marca: What was your first impression of football? Messi: I was very young, about three or four years old, controlling the ball. Marca: Have you learned how to avoid being kicked off the street? Messi: I have played like this since I was a child, and I still do. Actually, I don't care if someone kicks me. Marca: In the first few years in Barcelona, were your memories happy or painful? Messi: Both. On the one hand, I am very happy to live in Barcelona. Everything here is brand new to me. On the other hand, it is difficult for me to stay away from my family. I started from scratch and my teammates and I gradually became friends. At first, because of injury, there was something wrong with the contract, so I couldn't play. I got off to a very difficult start. Marca: Who is your role model? Messi: I've always admired aimar. He left the river bed. I like his style very much. I followed him all the time. Marca: Were you ever teased when you were a kid? Messi: My height will never be a problem. I'm always the youngest in school. Marca: Before villanova coached the Barcelona youth team, did you ever think about leaving? Macy: Never. I just want to continue to train hard and find opportunities to realize my dreams. I am lucky that villanova has changed my football career. Marca: Has villanova changed? Messi: He is still the same person who coached the junior team. At that time, I was very young and I don't remember clearly, but he did treat us like this. Marca: Does he also play fake center tactics? Messi: The tactics are different. I stood in the back, and my wings widened. I am an organizer. No one can say that fake center tactics are innate. Marca: As a player, what aspects have you grown up in Barcelona? Messi: I couldn't pass the ball before, but I was young. I learned a lot in Barcelona. Barcelona works in a completely different way. We have a lot of tactical training. I come from Argentina. Argentina doesn't do this. We were just running for our lives. Marca: Now that you are reunited with Fabregas, do you feel the same as when you were a teenager? Messi: We know each other very well. It is easy to play with him. We are partners in training and competition. Marca: Remember Capello's praise for you after gamper trophy? Messi: His words are incredible. He is experienced and has won many championships. It's nice of him to praise me. Marca: When you started playing in La Liga, you couldn't play for a while because of your passport ... Messi: It was a difficult time, but fortunately, the problem was solved soon. I want to play. I have a chance to get into the first team, but I can't play because of this. I didn't understand why I couldn't go at that time. Marca: Why are Ronaldinho and Deco so kind to you? Macy: I don't know. I was lucky to meet them after I was promoted to the first team. I am very grateful to them for their help in my life, as well as to Motta and Sil Wigneau. Marca: What's wrong with this team? Macy: I don't know. Losing to Manchester United in the semi-final of the Champions League and to Real Madrid in the league are all due to each other's poor record. I don't know what happened, but I learned from it. These things will never happen again. Marca: You're the leader now. Is this a kind of compensation? Macy: I never thought of it that way. I'm still growing up and I've learned a lot that needs to be improved. Marca: You are always praised. How do you overcome the sense of emptiness and set standards for yourself? Macy: I am the most strict with myself. I know when I did something right and when I did something wrong. I don't need anyone to remind me. I only care about my performance on the court, and I don't care about anything else. Marca: When you get the ball, do you play by instinct? Messi: I always hope to find the best way for the team. I want to send the ball to the goal. Marca: Do you exercise your muscles in the gym? Macy: I take good care of my body. I avoid getting hurt and keep my best. I care about my health, but I won't spend all my time in the gym. I don't like it very much. Marca: How to evaluate Harvey? Messi: Great players have many advantages. He never concedes a goal, has a good overall view, keeps the whole team running and controls the game ... He has too many advantages, so I can't just pick one out. Marca: Iniesta? Messi: It's very similar to Harvey. Maybe he scored better after insertion, but he was equal to Harvey in other aspects. He has an excellent overall situation, and he can let the team revolve around him if he wants. When he and Harvey were present, it was difficult for opponents to get the ball. Marca: What did you do when you were in Argentina? Macy: Nothing special. I like being with my family and friends. I stayed at home. This is the same as what I did in Spain, except that I have more family in Argentina. Marca: What do you think of life from birth defects to now? Messi: We can't forget anything else in the world. I am really grateful to be here today. I know what is happening all over the world. Marca: You are behind in many games, like a midfielder. Have you changed your position? Messi: It depends on the game. After I delay, I can score more goals and contact the midfielders. I play more in midfield now and I need more people. Marca: Some people say that you will be unhappy if you lose in training. Do you really care so much? Messi: Like any player. Being angry after losing is good for the whole team, because we all want to win even in training. This means that we always have a desire for the championship. Marca: Did you become the team leader after Guardiola left? Messi: It feels the same as usual. Everyone understands his role. The team needs a leader, but I just want to be myself. Marca: Argentina is better. You gained trust. How did this change happen? Messi: Records have changed everything. Victory has given us more confidence. Marca: If you can win the World Cup in Brazil, will you feel twice as satisfied? Messi: No matter where you win the World Cup, it is the greatest. It would certainly be better if it were in Brazil. Marca: Now you are fighting against diego maradona and Pele every day. Do you realize that? Messi: I try to surpass myself every day. People compare me with those legends, which is great for me. But I just want to surpass myself and look back at what I have done after I retire. Marca: What if your son Tiago likes the riverbed or the Central Luo Serio? Messi: I don't think so. Marca: Would you advise him to become a professional player? Messi: He will do what he wants. When he grows up, he will know what he wants to do, and he will make the right choice for him, for me and for everyone.