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"I Feel Kind of Ignorant" - Lionel Messi Reveals Why Not Learning English Still Bothers Him

On Tuesday, Lionel Messi, Argentina captain and Inter Miami forward, said he regrets not applying himself in his studies, especially not learning English, during an interview on the Miro de atrás podcast.
Messi moved from Rosario to Barcelona at 13, which limited his formal schooling, affecting his English learning, as he admitted on the podcast.
He admitted feeling `half ignorant` when wanting to talk with incredible personalities and said `What an idiot — how did I waste that time?`, Messi said on the Miro de Atras podcast.
Playing in MLS has highlighted a language gap because English dominates locker rooms, media and commercial spaces, Messi said in a podcast, describing his regret.
Born in Rosario, Messi's career path runs from Rosario to FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and a 2023 move to Inter Miami, evolving over nearly two decades into a global figure for whom communication grew vital.

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