Lionel Messi explains in an interview why he disapproves of being referred to as ‘God’ by fans
Lionel Messi says he doesn’t like being called ‘God’ by fans. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is often given holy nicknames for his magical abilities on the pitch, isn’t particularly fond of being compared to God. In fact, when speaking to Catalan publication RAC1 about the subject in a wide-ranging interview, Messi said: “I’m not worried …