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

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "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." in the context of ""Qatar World Cup will be my last: Lionel Messi", TBS News (6 October 2022)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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About Lionel Messi

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.