Barcelona ace Lionel Messi has revealed his secret to success stems from his ability to play like he did when he was a child.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old Argentina international, who has hit an incredible 29 goals in 28 Liga games this term, says the way he plays football has remained unchanged over the years.<\/p>\n
“I hope never to get injured and I do everything through instinct, I play like a child,” he told ‘Sette’ Magazine.<\/p>\n
“I think about myself on a small pitch or in the road, I see myself with the football in the same way as I am now.<\/p>\n
“I have not changed at all. You must remember football is a game to have fun and you play for that. I don’t plan or anticipate my play.”<\/p>\n
Messi explained his goal celebrations when he is often seen pointing towards the sky.<\/p>\n
“It’s for my grandmother as I would have loved for her to see where I am now. I think she can see me from up above,” he concluded.<\/p>\n
Barca meet Shakhtar Donetsk in their Champions League quarter-final, second-leg match at the Donbass Arena later tonight.<\/p>\n
The Blaugrana are 5-1 up on aggregate and could face Real Madrid in the semi-finals if both teams go through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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