FC Barcelona: Leo Messi Scores for Barca Instead of Personal Glory

Leo Messi states that he scores for FC Barcelona instead of personal glory. Messi made his remarks with FC Barcelona preparing for its next UEFA match against AC Milan.

Leo Messi's comments about FC Barcelona were part of an interview with Het Nieuwsblad and published in Goal. When asked about breaking Cesar Rodriguez's record of 235 goals, Messi responded with his philosophy about FC Barcelona.

Messi said that he does not want to score more goals for FC Barcelona than Rodriguez to be in a record book. Messi continued that the important thing for him is to win more trophies for FC Barcelona because it is good for his club.

The comments made by Leo Messi about FC Barcelona should serve as a reminder that personal loyalty to a sporting team supersedes personal glory. The person can have all of the personal glory, but loyalty to a team is always greater.

It is a shame that few athletes want to imitate the selfless style of Leo Messi towards FC Barcelona. The few examples of devotion to a team (besides Messi and FC Barcelona) exists with Javier (Chicharito) Hernandez and Manchester United.

The comments made by Messi about FC Barcelona makes people think about the CNN interview with Roberto Carlos (Anzhi Makhachkala Manager). During the interview, Roberto Carlos told CNN's Pedro Pinto about Anzhi coming close to signing Leo Messi.

What would Leo Messi say to an offer from Anzhi Makhachkala? It is hoped that FC Barcelona does not find out.