Why I have utmost respect for Messi – Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors star, Stephen Curry has revealed he has utmost respect for Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi, because the Argentine takes care of himself both on and off the field.
Curry also hailed Messi for his contributions to football, including his success, longevity and impact in the sport.
Messi is regarded as one of the greatest football players in history.
He has won eight Ballon d’Or awards, six Golden Boots, the FIFA World Cup, two Copa America titles, an Olympic gold, four UEFA Champions League titles, among other trophies.
“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 via GOAL.
“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 is one of the all-time greats in basketball history.
He has won four NBA titles, two MVP awards, an Olympic gold and several other accolades to cement his name as one of the greatest in the game.
Why I have utmost respect for Messi – Stephen Curry
