Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami, loves to play some sports other than football. Do you want to know which ones?
Many people think Messi is one of the best football players ever. He is from Argentina and has won 46 trophies over his career. That’s a lot of shiny cups and awards!
Messi has also won the famous Ballon d’Or prize eight times! He used to play for big teams like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. But he doesn’t just play football.
When he talked to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Messi shared something interesting. He loves other sports too! He said, “Besides football, I love padel, tennis, and basketball. But I play padel the most.”
So, what is padel? Imagine playing tennis and squash together—that’s padel! It’s super fun, and Messi enjoys it a lot.
Just like how kids love playing different games, Messi also has fun with various sports. Maybe if you try padel, tennis, or basketball, you might enjoy them too!