The Life of The 16 Year Old Lionel Messi ● Rare Interview
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Messi's interview for ESPN on december 2003, right after his Barcelona debut. He was 16 years old.
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Excellent job man.
There was no problem but what is your first language
@@muhammadmourad2586 Spanish
@@MessiTheBoss really wow I can't believe it 😱
@@MessiTheBoss I thought you were indian 🤗
Look how he's speaking about playing for Argentina. Yet some people doubt his love for his country.
what? nobody doubts that tf
LOL 😂 his international debut
I am one of the argentina who has concerns about that. He never won anything with his country. Maradona was by far the best player and Messi has been a jeopardy since 2006 for the Nation.
Martin Zanichelli you cant judge a player by collective performances with a whole team. Messi does not equal Argentina.
@@MCFC_AK dont disrespecting Maradona like that.
Not only he is the best Argentina player before Messi, he also have 75% winning rate while coaching Argentina national team from 2008-2010. If he coaching Argentina in 2014, they will won world cup against Germany
Lionel Messi:Maradona is Maradona and there is not going to be another like him...
Little did he know
Damn. The feels when he says that... indeed, little did he know!
Little did he know he was going to be better than maradona.
@@TheCoolTeamOfficial he won the best player of that WC and TOP scorrer for argentine in WC are you dumb dude ? penaldog fan !
Maradona with 16: I have 2 wishes, come in the national team, and win the worldcup
Done👍🏼
Messi with 16: shot more goals with barcelona, shot more goals with Argentina
Done 👍
@@salimhaouzi chill
I have never seen more humble player than Messi.
Ngolo Kante? I’ve never seen him in a fight or wanting one. The guy is always smiling
Kante
Yes, Kante is right up there with Messi. Also, let's not forget Ronaldo is pretty humble too. You never see him showing off his abs or looking at himself on his phone while on the pitch to make sure he looks good after getting hit in the face. And he doesn't think he's the best player ever. Talk about humble. Lol.
Ronaldinho
@Mulatten who's diego costa pepe and Ibrahimovic is the most humble player.
Messi: I thought saviola didn’t remember me bcoz we were together for 10 minutes.
Now Saviola is telling his grandchildren he played with messi
Yeah true 😂😂👌
Saviola is like i hope Messi remembers me because we were together for only 10 mins
@@billykhoabillykhoa7844 haha its a mutual respect between them
Bruh he is Barcelona and Argentina legend. Play for Barca for 7 Years and winning ucl there. so your words here are little bit disrespect
@@firefootball7 not really. Messi is a god of the game now with respect to Saviola
the interviewer is such a lucky person...he just came across the best player in the history !
moHarshad and he didn’t even know it
adidasricky yeah...thats the interesting part..!
That’s Ronaldo
@@ShawkyGotGame surely best player is Ronaldo!! Messi is a MIRACLE!! This is the difference
@@ShawkyGotGame yea for kids, grown people understand that messi is just different, football just oozes through him
His dream was to play for Argentina. Tonight, he won the World Cup for Argentina
I’m 35 and played the game , I’ve been fortunate to watch his entire career 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Ok Morgan freeman
@@randymarsh3677 ikr
He didn't just win the WC with Argentina no...
HE WON BOTH THE WORLD CUP, AND THE COPA AMERICA, AND THE FINALISSIMA AT THE AGE OF 35, WHILE PLAYING FULL TIME, PLUS STOPAGE TIME, PLUS EXTRA TIME, PLUS PENALTIES, PLUS GETTING A HAT TRICK IN THE WC FINAL *ALL IN THE SPAN OF 1 YEAR AND SOME MONTHS...*
THAT, has never been done before. Messi surpassed his Idol, simply because he chose not to become like him. He didn't let fame consume him, he didn't endolge in drugs, he didn't fuck around with othe Women. He stayed with his family and his kids, he stayed humble. And now everyone is singing "Muchachos, ahora nos volvimos a ilusionar"
This 16 year old had no idea he will write the most beautiful story in the history of football ,every sadness in my life vanished by just watching this guy playing and winning ,more than 15 years and still going ,a joy to watch ,greatest ever ❤🐐
Same. Every time I felt sad and Messi played, I forgot about the sadness.
Mans said if i ever make it to the first divison i will give shirts to everyone who asked😂 little did he know he wouldn't just make it to the first divison, but also be the greatest player to ever grace that division, arguably the greatest footbaler of all time and the greatest player in the spanish top flight divison, unmatched by anyone.
EDIT:
After winning the WC he has firmly placed himself as the greatest of all time(although he'd still be the greatest without it), what a Legend
Steve The III what a legend he was oblivious of his own ability
They only become the best when they retire. Wait for Messi just watch
Cristiano Ronaldo
Its not even arguable anymore bro......
Maradona, Messi, Ronaldo (Real one), Zidane. Best of all: Messi. Most influential: Maradona
Make the comparison between his innocence at 16 and his innocence in his 2019 speech The Best and you will notice how much the guy is the same since childhood ...! An authentic man!
Excellent point. He is still the same. Fame and money didn't change him at all.
@@rmkkmrrmk Exactly! (hint: his wife!) .. This man is not only the goat but also married his first love and first childhood sweetheart, many can't say that.. just wow 🤫 I'm speechless
@kwstas kwsta that's zlatan's image tho. difference between him and ronaldo is zlatan knows messi is the best and he's said it 🤦🏽♂️ he just has this facade of talking in 3rd person with pride
@kwstas kwsta you sound dumb
Maybe one day this young guy might win the FIFA World Cup. He seems to have potential.
Agree 😂😂😂😂😂
I trust your judgment 😉
source : trust me bro xd
Yea exactly and this kid seems talented enough to win atleast 7 ballon dors.😆
And you commented after they won the world cup 2022. What kind of a person you're
Even when he was so young, when most people become arrogant and think they can take on the whole world; especially for someone who was rising to stardom at such an extremely fast rate; Messi was so humble beyond belief. He’s never forgotten his roots, he’s showed complete appreciation for everyone that’s helped him out to get to where he was at. And was always respectful towards his opponents. He’s truly the best to ever kick a football, there won’t be another like him for a long time.
not at all with Ronaldo
@@xaviertarre8279 The problem I have with cr7( I only call the brazilian phenomenon Ronaldo) is that he seems to disrespect his own teammates even more than his opponents with his words and his actions on the pitch after certain games where he doesn't score.
U have new example : mu garnacho.that guy simply direspect his senior,with his average talent he will not gonna make it to Argentina first team.
He's really honest,humble and direct.Doesn't beat about the bush and speaks from his heart.
Not just the greatest footballer but a great person on the inside.
The thing is, He stood by his words. Even after 20 years from this winning the World cup, it's so Messi. Humble, shy and down to earth.
This gives me goosebumps, to think this kid would become to best player to ever live.
This 16 yr boy is gonna be the greatest..Mark my words.
lel xd
😀😀
How do you know.? Did you come from future?
you may just be right?
You must have a crystal ball
This guy's really good, I can't wait to see him play up front with Ansu Fati.
@Aryan Sharma what
Brandon Mendo Cruz nigga I’m sorry but you dumb. 😂
@@MustafaAlsh wow that's so rude to say to someone for not getting a joke
Random person 🧐how is it possible to not get the joke?
@@iam-retarded-but chill all he said was "dumb"
Messi was always so humble. He was already being compared to one the greatest players in Futbol history and he brushed it off like it was a silly comment. And now even Maradona himself says Messi is the greatest player ever. Humility takes you places you never knew you could reach. God is great. God bless Leo Messi.
Hope 777 It’s true, Maradona said it in an interview. When asked who the best player of all time was, he said Leo Messi.
He's a gentle spirit and a pure soul. The combo with his out of the world talent.... Rare to come by in sports. We are not going to get another.
Interviewer: “Easiest ones?”
Messi: “Art”
Well he is an artist on the pitch, isn't he ?
@@elad_asulin nice one
Elad Asulin that’s what he meant
hahahahaha in hispano countries art and physicall education its a most easy matters, and in physicall education as usuall playing futbol
@@elad_asulin Indeed!
What a sweet and humble boy! He just sits there, talking like any normal kid, yet the interviewer mentions Spanish press was already comparing him to Maradona. Yet he's totally down to earth and shows no signs of arrogance, just like today. So good to see this interview! 🙂👍
That has to do with the upbringing of the kid at home...with the values taught to him by his folks...Those lessons are vital if you want your child to grow up a decent, honest, modest citizen. Messi was brought up that way and Maradona wasn't.
@rainbow,indeed!..i remember watch his former coach at newells,he said 1 of reasons why Messi is Messi,because of his family.he said theres one player with Messi,also very good at ball,but his family was "broken family" and its affected his attitude.its all start from home.
@@rainbowseeker5930 Messi's brother had problems with the law several times in Argentina, and I suspect he also has had some problems with drugs. And, of course, he had the same upbringing as Lionel. So, there goes your theory. ...
@@marcteenhc9793 - Hey, man...didn't you ever hear of a "black sheep" in a family ? It happens everywhere and all the time.
@@rainbowseeker5930 Don't even give attention to people who have missed the point completely.
Humble, i love that about him
Always has been
always has been
Always has been
Always has been
always has been
World champion 2022. The undisputed GOAT 🐐 Thank you Leo Messi for making us love football.
This guy never lie.
His truth and clear mindedness has stand the test of time!!
The GOAT
Leo Messi!!!
@Artur Markowski Greatest Of All Time
The teammates, club managements, parents, neighbors...he only has nice things to say about them. My heart fills with joy to see him, to listen to him
Most honest and humble interview. You just can't hate this guy. He has a pure heart ❤
It is incredible to see his genuine humility in this interview because rest assured, every single person at Barcelona was well aware that he was an abnormal talent by the time he was 16. There's a reason he was already getting called up to the first team. He surely had many people around sweet talking him all the time telling him he has a big future etc, but you can see he just never bought in to his own hype. From youth academy to goat, he just wants to play football
Unfortunately cr7 bought into his hype but then again his fans think it's a good thing and they keep feeding his ego and he himself keeps putting his foot in his mouth in interviews and with his actions.
That friendly with Porto he talks about, they took him to the first team in that game when he wasn't even in the B team. He was still in the "juveniles" team. The under 17 kids one. He's talking about being excited for being in the B team the next season. That's how much they knew they had a genius.
I am blessed to have witnessed this living legend. Thank you Messi ❤
On one of Kobe Bryant's trip to Camp Nou Ronaldinho said to kobe "let me show you who's going to be the greatest player of all time
Kobe said "but aren't you the greatest?"
Ronaldihno showed Kobe Messi training
And the rest is history
Reading after the heartbreaking incident!!!! #RIPKobe
Is this true? Where is th is proof?
@@salvadorianboy100 there is a video of kobe in an interview talkign about this. just google "kobe messi interview"
Zed Ahwww wow, imagine that, ronaldinho just chillin walking kobe to show messi training and hes like what a kid? But then he’s instantly blown away
@@salvadorianboy100 Messi was 17 at the time just breaking into barca first team
Rest In Peace Kobe Bean Bryant
Best player in the world, ever. By far. And the most humble. Thank you Messi for showing the world the purest form of football. May your greatness continue.....
Such maturity from young age, no doubt this man had such a longevity, it is all about mentality and he is just unreal.
Even if there was no subtitle , I would have still watched the footage till the end, how can messi be so humble ? Ronaldo is just opposite of Messi , no matter how hard ronaldo tries to put Messi down , Messi still supports Ronaldo , he even voted cristiano in the recent fifa the best men’s player. Whenever he’s been asked to give his shirt , he gave everyone like he said in the footage. I Just love this guy. I pray with god that he makes him healthy and strong that he will never retire . We love you king 👑! I will be the happiest person on earth if I get to see Messi holding 2022 World Cup trophy the only significant one he’s yet to win .
Don’t get it twisted I’m a Messi fan but Ronaldo has been trough a lot in his life He is not arrogant he is confident and a very hardworking person.Ronaldo is like those strict parents and Messi is like a cool uncle .
Football will be better if he liftsthat trophy in next world cup. I believe he would make a last run at it. Until that day...
Messi is without a doubt the greatest soccer player of the world by far, and I honestly don't think he needs to win a world cup for he's achieved so much already. I'm so fortunate to be in the same era of the greatest soccer player ever....
Ronaldo humble???...dude said people hate because hes handsome rich and a great player...theres a difference between confidence and arrogance
That's my prayers bru
If Messi saw the future and knew he would be the GOAT..
The Interview would still be the same.
Exactly
So true that’s why he is the GOAT 🐐
This man is so humble & one of the greatest men to be born on earth in the history of human civilization..
This guy has billion worshippers..
@Abraham Huruy 10 years ago? yes he was just dribbling. Now he has perfected literally everything a footballer needs to have. Ronaldo's just shooting. And he's not even that good at it anymore
@Abraham Huruy ahahahahahaha
Abraham Huruy we all know that R9 >CR7 so you are correct
@@ichmagheringway89 so your gonna say messi's physicality is better than ronaldo's ???? Nonsense
@@ulissesmendoza8752 I said everything a footballer needs. Messi doesn't need physicality. But yea Messi has outstrengthed many defenders before. He also won a header against Ronaldo.
Siempre quisiste la gloria con tu país Leo .... Los argentinos que amamos el fútbol sabemos que diste todo !!! Gracias por todo y perdón por tan poco de nuestra parte
verdad
100%
King LEO MESSI the best,,,,,
Más claro que el agua cuántos países quisiéramos tener un jugador como el
Te pensas que va a ver el mensaje?
A young man is the reflection of his parents, they raised him like he is, humble and simple.
Great translation, no major mistake that I found. This footage will spread like wildfire
Sí hay algunos pequeños detalles como cuando dice "mi viejo", hizo la traducción literal, en inglés puede sonar raro y algo sin sentido
Me costó would translate more as,
"I found it difficult" rather than "it cost me"
Otherwise a very good translation
yeah, very nice but becOuse is written "BECAUSE"
@@uglas8768 un año tarde, pero en ingles se puede decir "my old man" para referirse al padre. Se entiende perfectamente.
That lil boy Won the WorldCup 😭.I can't believe I'm a witness of Messi's world Cup win 😭💙🤍💙.
Vamos Argentina 🇦🇷. I'm so happy I'm still celebrating Argentina's victory ⭐⭐⭐🏆🏆🏆. Because of Lionel Scaloni and Dibu Messi our king got his Crown 👑🏆
Imagínate si a este pibe le decían que dos décadas después iba a ser campeón del mundo y siendo considerado el mejor jugador de la historia
wow
I wonder what age he started to realize that he may have what it takes to be the best player of all time. I bet it was around 19 or 20.
Lo mas importante es la constancia y el nivel de juego sostenido a lo largo de su carrera. Nunca bajó los brazos hasta obtener su máximo logro. Leyenda del fútbol, ojalá no esperemos mucho tiempo hasta q aparezca un Astro así, es irremplazable igual.
@@azulelectrico. y a todo eso gente diciéndole pecho frío, q no juegue mas, q no hacía nada en la selección, cuando la realidad fue q logró llevar perros a 4 finales jaj
@@cjc2611I think When he was 20 he began to realize he was reaching Ronaldinho level
He is so cool. He can be calm even he tells one of the best moments in his life. one of the biggest factors that made this guy the best is his calmness. he always takes his time and does not lose his mind after a failure. I hope I can do it in my life. Respect.
Well said
Maradona said he doesn't have a personality, but his personality makes him the best of them all.
This kid is going to be the greatest player of all time and win the world cup.
Bro this interview and footage is gonna be used everywhere just wait
Lord Hamido so what?
This interview has been around for many many years
The way he expresses his desire to play for the national team, then some people still doubt his interest
It’s not about luck it’s about how touched Messi felt to have a fan from Argentina show his love for him. He treasures that and it gave him strength.
Spectacular human being
Even after 1000 years no one can play best like messi
Lionel Messi is my favourite, He is the King, and also Living Legend..!!
And the rest is history... What a player..what a human being..hats off!!
That’s how GOAT was born)
Watching this after 2022 WC triumph
The King 👑🐐🇦🇷.
The level headedness of this guy at this age is unreal…awe inspiring and humbling…
Creci con este pibe, mirandolo debutar con mi viejo por la tele cuando yo tenia 8 años, mirando sus partidos con ronaldinho, jugar con el en el PES 6 y ver que ahora es campeon del mundo y corono una carrera llena de triunfos de los cuales los observe todos.
Mi infancia termina el dia que Messi se retire.
Incredible and diferent video than the others!! Congratulationnnns MTB!!
Thank you #MessTheBoss.
Felt like I've found a precious jewel. This complete interview with 16 year old Messi just made my day. Very humble from this early age and remains ever humble even today after all the Fame and success a man could achieve!
#MESSII👑
I feel like he still holds true to everything he prides himself with. Family, sleep, and staying home. I only say that cuz you don’t see Messi be flashy with his money or assets.
Aún recuerdo cuando un amigo argentino me dijo que había un chico de su país (vivíamos en Colombia) que era increíble, que era el próximo Maradona. En ese entonces Messi tenía 16 años.
Es increible la humildad de Leo, parece un chico cualquiera de las calles de Rosario, un fenomeno
Look at him all innocent not knowing he'll be the GREATEST OF ALL TIMES TO EVER PLAY THIS SPORT
Yeah he sounds like a typical 16 year old in this interview 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The fact that he said Newells and not River, he doesn't forget where he came from. Humble
Am sure he has fulfilled his promise of gifting gifting his T-shirt to all the people in his community after becoming the Greatest of all time 😀😀
Y pensar que este chico superó a Maradona, ese que dijo que nunca sería igualado, y que ahora es campeón mundial y considerado el mejor de todos los tiempos. Simplemente increible. Gracias Messi por todo el arte que haces cuando saltas a la cancha. Sos el mejor!! ❤🏆
Escuchar a messi decir fulbo me da años de vida
ñubel
Y no pronuncia una S ni por error jaajaj
@@TheDambia asi son los argentinos... y saber que le decia que era catalan ... jajajajaja gente loca
Maradona es Maradona y nunca habra alguien como el. Si tan solo hubiera sabido en ese entonces que justamente él seria quien lo superara (y por muchisimo) y que justamente él se convertiria en el mejor jugador de la historia.
Even today he will still say Maradona is Maradona and Maradona is better ❤
It was already obvious, he had already few trophies at 16 years of age so the boy was on its way to the highest level possible in football history
ya en esa epoca lo que mas deseaba era jugar para Argentina y quien diria que terminaria levantando la copa del mundo y siendo el mejor jugador del torneo 🥲 ojala se le cumpla su deseo de terminar su carrera jugando aunque sea 6 meses en Newells y lo podamos ver en todas las canchas de Argentina 🤞
8:10 already been the best player of Italy
xD
I got that reference lol
rofl
Who knows this kid will change the history of football ❤
I have a feeling that this dude got something special, hope he gets more chances in the first team🙏🏼
are you dumb
I think he is great but there's someone even greater than him at Manchester utd, someone named Ronaldo from Portugal. Hmm let's see if they both can become famous in future.
Quien lo diría, hoy día es una leyenda sin comparación.
"si algún día juego en primera" decía, hoy en día 6 balones de oro y el jugador con más partidos y goles en Barcelona, simplemente increíble, un Mago
7 balones de oro y una copa del mundo
@@derossissj 8 dentro de unos meses
Messi the great
7:10 "si algún día juego en primera, regalaré camisetas a todos los que me pidan". Y, 19 años más tarde, siendo el mejor jugador de la historia
so humble
Looks so sweet and innocent. Looks matured for his age and looks 3 or 4 years older. Top interview
The same year when Ansu Fati was born.
Now they are playing together. Amazing
Actually fati was like 1 here ,he is almost 17
es tan humilde messi que te hace quererlo :')
Y lo lograste papa lo lograste eres el mejor Messi ❤️ gracias por regalarme tantos años de alegría
one comment: the word "viejo" doesn't mean "old man", means "dad"
Y pensar que mañana se juega la semifinal argentina y lo estoy viendo cuando era chico, como pasa el tiempo parece un parpadeo, pero algo que nunca, pero nunca va a pasar va ser el legado y todo lo que nos diste leo, yo se que este comentario nunca lo veas e incluso nadie en los comentario, pero no me importa lo pongo por acá por que es lo que siento y me hace sentir bien, te quiero mucho leo.
Argentina va a salir champion!!
y pensar que ahora es el campeón del mundo
Levanto la copa😎
Q bonito tu comentario, Messi despierta ese amor en todos nosotros, por su hermosa forma de ser, da cosas bonitas en sus actos y enamora a millones. Te amo Messi❤️
Messi's trophy cabinet at 16 is already bigger than most retired players
He seems to be pretty good. I think he can one day be the next messi but we will see
Have being a messi fan since way back a die hard one, but after this video have just idolized him, very very simple himself simply gifted I'm every aspect.
Grande Leo, parece mentira que este viendo este video y tu ya eres campeón del mundo. Tu alegria es mi alegria, aunque tu no me conoces me has hecho sentir orgulloso.
He has been wining trophies 🏆 and medals 🥇 ever since he was a young boy, and still wining trophies 🏆 and 🥇 in his 30's
His the G.O.A.T 🐐
KING LIONEL MESSI✊🏼👏🏻👏🏻
This boy is gonna win 8th ballon d'or in 2023🐐
Just think about it, 2 DECADES later he is still the best in the world and just won a World Cup...It's astonishing
Un chico humilde. Es increíble pensar que ha conseguido guardar esa dichosa cualidad a pesar del éxito y de su fama mundial. Bravo Lionel. Te lo mereces.
And this is how all kid's should feel never give up, Now Messi is the world cup champion 🏆 🥇 20years down ✌️
This is gold. 🙏
These are the most precious 9 minutes you have uploaded on RUclips mr. Editor.
Thank you very much. You just earned a loyal sub.
Now World Legend Football Player.... Great And Greatest All Time.... World Cup Winner Lio Messi 💞💞✨✨✨💞
lmao when Messi says he loves to sleep, that's literally me LOL
@@joekyle6959 and Pisces people too :)
Am aries and i love sleeping😴😁
Yeah he sleeps in big games like at Roma or Anfield lol
@@sabus1265 lmao, look at his ratings compared to his teammates. Usually standouts alone. And yeah, he has more goals against these team than his closest rival, CR7
@@sabus1265 he score more goal again Liverpool than Ronaldo, and he dont even need to play in the EPL
¡Qué humilde mi querido Messi!
Si algún día juego en primera... que hermosa persona. Que grande sos Leo.
I think for him not to have this growth hormone deficit issue would have been a different story altogether. So for him to stay small it was crucial in a way. His size impacted his playing in an excellent way. Bless him.
16 years old played professional football 😮
What a interview 👏👏🙏 Well done, the rest is history.. #TheBest💯🔵🔴💪
Just compare this interview of 16 year old Messi with any of his new interviews in 2021 and you can tell that this Guy remained the same Money and Fame didn't ruined him as it does to most player's.