Lionel Messi Interviews: In His Own Words

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After Argentina’s 3–0 win over Benin, Messi took the microphone at the Monumental. He remembered his father and thanked supporters for standing beside the team through difficult years and celebrations.

He described playing for Argentina as a source of profound happiness, recalled the return home after Qatar 2022, and praised the commitment of his teammates.

He asked supporters to stay united and defend the national team during the transition ahead. This is an original editorial summary, not a transcript. The published speech text is linked below.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Apple Music presents a conversation looking back over Messi’s journey while he begins the 2025 MLS campaign with Inter Miami. It offers a personal introduction to the player beyond his match statistics.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Released on his 37th birthday, this interview follows Messi from his childhood and arrival at Barcelona to his work with Guardiola. Varsky explores the thinking behind his football, including what Messi observes while walking during a match.

The conversation also revisits Argentina’s painful defeats and the enjoyment Messi finds in playing after achieving his biggest ambitions.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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This adidas conversation pairs Messi with Zidane rather than a journalist. Their discussion touches on admiration for each other, their football inspirations and the players who shaped their understanding of the number ten role.

Messi reflects on Maradona’s influence and missing his familiar shirt number at PSG. The meeting also includes an exchange of signed national-team shirts.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Granados visits Messi at home for a conversation that moves between everyday life and football. Messi talks about his children, his new surroundings and his experience at Paris Saint-Germain.

The interview captures his early months at Inter Miami and his outlook on continuing to compete after Qatar. Its informal setting gives the conversation a different rhythm from a post-match interview.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Martínez travels to China to meet Argentina’s captain. The programme explores the emotional preparation and shared mentality behind the 2022 World Cup victory, giving Messi space to revisit the national-team story.

Members of the champion squad contribute questions. The date shown here is the full episode’s YouTube publication date; the conversation was recorded during Argentina’s visit to Beijing.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Évole meets Messi at home after the summer in which he tried to leave Barcelona. The discussion captures the uncertainty surrounding his next step before his eventual departure in 2021.

Messi also considers life after playing and the appeal of experiencing football in the United States. The broadcaster hosts the full programme on ATRESplayer; access may depend on region or subscription.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Speaking to Uría after days of uncertainty, Messi sets out his view of the dispute with Barcelona. He explains why he wanted a change and why taking the club to court was a step he would not take.

GOAL publishes the interview as a question-and-answer article. The original full text is available through the source link below.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Basté and Saperas speak with Messi for 45 minutes. He revisits his best and hardest moments, his relationship with Barcelona’s leadership and the possibility of Neymar returning. The conversation also covers his family’s life in Barcelona and retirement.

La Vanguardia’s full upload is embedded below. The interview took place in the context of the Messi10 by Cirque du Soleil presentation; the precise recording venue is not confirmed here.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Messi describes settling in Barcelona as a child, his early treatment routine and his determination to stay when part of his family struggled to adapt. Majul also asks about his children and the emotional significance of winning with Argentina.

The conversation aired at the opening of La Cornisa’s 2018 season. Linked reporting preserves the interview’s context and selected passages; a verified official full-video upload has not been located.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Recondo meets Messi in Barcelona for an interview spanning Argentina and everyday life. Messi discusses Higuaín and criticism, the challenge of playing at home for the national team and the improvements needed to compete for the World Cup.

The conversation also touches on his sons, learning when to rest and the possibility of returning to Newell’s. TyC Sports maintains a dated interview page with its coverage and video section.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.

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Sports Illustrated presents Messi’s story in first-person form rather than a conventional question-and-answer transcript. He considers how Barcelona shaped his life and why returning to Argentina still appeals to him.

The interview accompanied SI’s 2016 Messi coverage ahead of the Copa América Centenario. This entry uses the date of the linked SI article and the language of its published text.

Original Atlas summary. A full transcript is not available here; see the original interview in the sources.