TheInspired Sage
Yokohama Stadium (seen from Yokohama Landmark Tower), Yokohama, Prefecture Kanagawa, Japan
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I never set out to be the best player in history. I think I'm just another footballer. On the pitch we are all the same and when the game starts I always try to improve myself. My intention is that when I retire, I will be remembered for being a good person.
Lionel Messi
— Lionel Messi
Footballer
"Qatar World Cup will be my last: Lionel Messi", TBS News (6 October 2022)

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"Qatar World Cup will be my last: Lionel Messi", TBS News (6 October 2022)
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