I start early and I stay late, day after day, year after yea... - Lionel Messi

This quote is attributed to Lionel Messi.

"I start early and I stay late, day after day, year after year. It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success."

Lionel Messi Perseverance

Professional Footballer Argentine Born 1987 (age 39)

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