Golden State Warriors star, Stephen Curry, has expressed his admiration for Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi, hailing the Argentine for his commitment to maintaining excellence both on and off the field. Curry praised Messi’s longevity, creativity, and remarkable impact on the sport of football.
Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, has an illustrious career, which includes winning eight Ballon d’Or awards, six Golden Boots, a FIFA World Cup, two Copa America titles, an Olympic gold medal, and four UEFA Champions League trophies, among others.
Curry, speaking to *GOAL*, shared how Messi’s greatness transcends football and inspires athletes in other sports, including basketball. “Greatness inspires greatness in many ways. There’s nothing specific you can apply for football to basketball. It’s about longevity, creativity, his [Messi’s] impact on the sport worldwide,” Curry said.
The NBA superstar further emphasized his respect for Messi’s discipline, adding, “We appreciate greatness, of course, he inspires you to keep going and to keep doing things your way. I have the utmost respect for him for how he takes care of himself both on and off the field. I try to emulate the same.”
Curry himself is considered one of the all-time greats in basketball, having won four NBA titles, two MVP awards, an Olympic gold, and numerous other accolades, cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s finest players.
