Lionel Messi is so great that he is called 'D10s' which is a combination of his iconic Barcelona shirt number and the word 'God' in Spanish. However, the Argentinean admits he doesn't particularly like this nickname. That's what he says in his brand new RAC1 interview:
"It doesn't worry me, but I don't like it. It's a nice sentiment and I know it comes from a good place, but it's exaggerated to be called that and especially for my kids who copy everything. Like Mateo who keeps calling me Leo Messi: 'Come on, Leo Messi' and other stuff like that. So that's why it's not good for them to hear stuff like that."
Messi also sheds light on his personal life and how he copes with the stress: "I'm a person that's usually closed off, I don't talk about my problems or insecurities a lot, but I obviously rely on my family, friends, my inner circle."
He finishes up: "The most important thing for me was to focus on enjoying football, which has always been my passion, without thinking about everything that surrounds being a professional player."
So far this season, Messi has only made five appearances mostly because of the series of injuries. However, he has reinvented himself in the most recent games. The Argentinean produced a stunning solo run to assist Luis Suarez's winner against Inter and scored a direct free-kick goal against Sevilla.
