Lionel Messi 'deeply regrets' his 2006 Champions League final strop after he refused to celebrate because he didn't play... and the Ballon d'Or winner admits he 'would like to go unnoticed' to 'enjoy' time with his family Lionel Messi 'would like to go unnoticed' and 'enjoy' quality time with his family He says he does not like to 'complain' but admits '34 years' of fame is draining Nevertheless, Messi says it's 'always nice to receive a compliment' from a fan Messi has also admitted to regretting his 2006 Champions League final strop The Argentine refused to join Barcelona's celebrations because he was injured
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Lionel Messi has said he 'would like to go unnoticed' and 'enjoy' quality time with his family without being constantly recognised by fans.
The Argentine - who just won the Ballon d'Or for a record seventh time after finishing ahead of Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho - says he does not like to 'complain' but admits '34 years' of fame is draining.
Nevertheless, the Paris Saint-Germain forward says 'it is always nice to receive a compliment' from his devoted fan base.
Lionel Messi (above) has said he 'would like to go unnoticed' after '34 years' of fame
Speaking to AS, Messi said: 'I have been Messi for 34 years, so I am starting to get used to it. I am happy with everything that has happened.
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