Lionel Messi Opens Up About Social Media Pressure, Says He Avoids Non-Football Attention

Football legend Lionel Messi has spoken about the intense scrutiny of his social media activity, noting that even his smallest online actions are frequently exaggerated.

In a statement on social media, the Argentine forward noted that routine actions such as following or unfollowing accounts frequently become headline news, forcing him to be more cautious online.

Messi explained that an unfollow can easily be misinterpreted, creating unnecessary speculation and narratives that have nothing to do with football.

Despite this, he said it is impossible to overanalyse every action, adding that living under constant concern about public reaction would make life unmanageable.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner stressed that he prefers to keep attention firmly on his football career, noting that he has little interest in being discussed for matters unrelated to the game.