The ten best extracts from Leo Messi's latest interview

He talked about everything Leo Messi is associated with: his evolution as a footballer, Argentina and Newell's Old Boys, the VAR, his relationship with Aguero, if he would trade everything he has won for the World Cup...

About Ronaldinho

'He helped me a lot. I became a part of the dressing room when I was 16. Doing it and seeing those big players was complicated. He was my mentor, he made me feel comfortable, help me let go."

On his goalscoring facet

'I still think I'm not a typical scorer. I like to come from behind, to be in contact with the ball. I also like to come and score goals, but that's not what I live on. If I'm not in contact with the ball, I can't focus on the game'.

On his sympathy with Newell's

It must be terrible to play a Rosario classic. I would have liked to play in Argentine football in general. I went to the pitch with my father, to see that was impressive. River-Boca or Newell's-Central are more or less like Barça-Madrid, but in Argentina people are crazier. In Spain if you lose nothing happens. In Argentina, not winning The Clasico means not being able to leave your home. Crazy. They said I was a River fan for not celebrating my goal in the Club World Cup and an Independiente fan for having a photo with the shirt, but I was and still am a fan of Newell's."

About his relationship with Agüero

It's a lot of years with Kun. We don't play so much on the playstation anymore, we talk more, drink mate and that kind of thing. I've known Kun since I was 17, it's been a long time and we have a spectacular relationship. Although we are not in the same club, in the day to day, we get along great'.

About VAR

I like the VAR, but when it's used properly. It came to clear up doubts and it's still not doing it'.

About the National Team

It was complicated when I was a kid, we did a lot of things so I could play for Argentina. We're arming ourselves well for the upcoming Cup. The 2014 World Cup was one of the best times for me in the national team. Lost finals? It's no small thing, but it's not all about winning'.

About the World Cup and its titles with Barça

I would have loved to be a world champion, but I don't think it would change anything else I had in my career to have it happen. This is what I was meant to do, what God gave me. It's for a reason.

On his expectations in football as a child

At that moment I couldn't even dream about everything I've lived after. It was much bigger than I could ever imagine.

On the impact of fans on football

In South America, we live football. They don't let you sleep, they throw everything at you in the hotels. For the Libertadores it must be even worse. The madness of the day to day life is also taken to football and it ends being a disaster. 

On his evolution as a footballer

Now I think more about the encounter and wait for the good moments to make my mark. I was growing in that too. Know when and where to participate. I don't like to be replaced, I prefer to enter from the bench and play less than to leave because many matches are defined at the end. I'd rather go in and play than go out and miss the best'.