Lionel Messi says he's 'less obsessed with scoring goals' as he focuses more on team play

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of greatest goalscorers of all time. 33-year-old holds numerous goal-scoring records for Barcelona and Argentina. However, in an interview with Garganta Poderosa, Lionel Messi has w revealed that he is less obsessed with finding back of net.

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Barcelona news: Lionel Messi talks about change in playing style

Over past few years, Lionel Messi’s playmaking abilities have come to fore. Last year, Argentine broke record for most assists registered in a single LaLiga season as he set up 21 goals for his teammates. w, in an interview with magazine, Lionel Messi has admitted that his focus will be on becoming a team player rar than scoring goals for his side. During chat, Lionel Messi conceded that he is less focused with goals at this st of his career. Barcelona captain also revealed that he w tries to contribute as much as he can to team's effort.  

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latest comments made by Lionel Messi echo similar claims made by star at start of year. Speaking to DAZN, attacker had conceded that he has started to think less and less about goals, as he looks to be more of a creator rar than a finisher at this st in his career. Expounding on his statement, Lionel Messi said that while he likes scoring and will take all chances he gets on pitch, he has never been obsessed with it. While concluding, Lionel Messi explained that change in his playing style is a part of his growth as a player.

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Lionel Messi stats revisited

Lionel Messi has already scored one goal and set up ar two in LaLiga this season. 33-year-old is Barcelona’s record goalscorer, with Argentine finding back of  net 635 times in 724 games. Lionel Messi’s assist record for club is remarkable as well, having set up 279 goals for his teammates. Lionel Messi has a similar record when it comes to national team, scoring 71 goals in 140 games for Argentina.

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