Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has lifted the lid on his personal life, claiming that he is a normal person who finds happiness in spending time with his family and friends.

Speaking to ESPN Argentina, Messi shed light on his personal life with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and his three sons. He said:

“I’m normal like anyone, sometimes people imagine anything. I was brought up as a little boy, with the values that my old man and my old woman instilled in me. I reinforced that in Barcelona, a club with very strong values. I always grew up with that philosophy.”

He added:

“I have few friends, real friends. I always took a lot of refuge in my family. I feel happy being with them, I don’t need much more. Being Messi takes some things out of you and sometimes I’m also unsuccessful for that. But the truth is that I lose a lot.”

He continued:

“My children suffer from these things because we forbid ourselves from doing many things. It would be nice to have a moment alone with your family, go unnoticed. When we can, we do our family outings.”

He concluded:

“I’m a very happy guy. Thank God I’m lucky enough to do what I’ve dreamed of since I was little. I have a wonderful family and my friends, that’s the most important thing. I have my romantic side, sometimes I bring it out. I have been with my wife for many years.”

Meanwhile, the former Barcelona man has been in explosive form for Inter Miami. He has registered eight goals and as many assists in 13 matches across all competitions in the ongoing 2022-23 season.

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