"I don't even let my sons win at video games" - Lionel Messi reveals the secret to his success

Messi shows no mercy, not even to his own sons.

Details: In a recent interview with Pollo Alvarez, legendary Argentine midfielder Lionel Messi shared the secret behind his incredible success.

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According to Messi, winning is his only mindset, and he’s so addicted to victory that not even his children are spared:

“I like winning at everything! I don't even let my sons win at video games…”

“That’s just the way I am, and it’s what led me to achieve everything I’ve achieved. I don’t know how to lose, but that’s what made me who I am,” Messi explained.

At the moment, Messi is playing for Inter Miami, where he has featured in 12 matches this season, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist.

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