Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has named two of the most influential figures in his time at Barcelona.
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The Argentine maestro reflected on the people and moments that made a lasting impression on him during his illustrious career in the iconic blue and red colours.
When asked about the figures who influenced him the most during his time at Barcelona, Messi highlighted two legends who had a profound impact on him.
Firstly, he credited Pep Guardiola, under whom he enjoyed some of the most successful years of his career. Guardiola's coaching, tactical brilliance, and leadership helped Messi achieve unparalleled success.
"I think there are two that marked me a lot for different reasons. Pep (Guardiola), because I had him as a coach for many years and we achieved incredible things that we could never have imagined," he told Mundo Deportivo.
The second figure he mentioned was Ronaldinho, who played a pivotal role in Messi's early days with the first team. The Brazilian star welcomed Messi with open arms and guided him during his formative years at the club.
Their partnership on the pitch brought several accolades, including two La Liga titles, a Champions League, and two Spanish Super Cups.
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"The other is Ronaldinho, because the way he received me, the way he helped me, was very useful to me in my first moments in the first team," he added.
