Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino expressed admiration for Lionel Messi’s continued hunger for success, stating that Messi’s unwavering desire to win remains unchanged from their time together at Barcelona.
Martino, who previously coached Messi at Barcelona during the 2013–14 season and later with Argentina’s national team for two years, revealed that Messi’s commitment to excellence has endured over the years.
“The number one thing they maintain throughout their entire career is the way they compete and the desire to win regardless of where they play,” Martino said of Messi.
“That is a big trait of his. I’m not saying that it surprises me because this is the third spell that I have managed him.
“But today I still see it in the same way as the first time in Barcelona, the desire to go for everything that falls on his path.”
At the age of 36, Lionel Messi achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the most decorated football player in history, clinching his 44th trophy when Inter Miami secured the League Cup title in August 2023.
Following two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, the World Cup winner joined Inter Miami in June as a free agent, adding another chapter to his illustrious career.