My biggest regret – Messi
Naija News • 4d ago
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Football superstar Lionel Messi has admitted that one of his biggest regrets is not learning English during his childhood.
The 38-year-old Argentine and 2022 World Cup winner made the revelation on the Mexican podcast Miro de Atrás, reflecting on his upbringing and career journey.
Messi said missing the opportunity to study English left him feeling limited, particularly when interacting with global figures.
“Not having learned English as a boy is one of my biggest regrets. I had the chance to learn the basics, and I didn’t. I deeply regret that,” he said.
He recounted moments when he struggled to communicate with influential personalities. “There were times I was with incredible people, and I felt half ignorant because I couldn’t express myself,” Messi said.
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