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The truth is that I don't have a favourite goal. I remember important goals more than I do favourite goals, like goals in the Champions League where I had the opportunity to have scored in both finals I have played in. Finals in the World Cup or Copa del Rey are the ones that have stayed with me for longer or that I remember more.
Lionel Messi
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What this quote means

The speaker values important goals and memorable achievements over having a single favorite goal.

In this quote, Lionel Messi expresses that while he has undoubtedly scored many remarkable goals, the significance of certain important matches, such as finals in prestigious tournaments, overshadows the concept of a favorite goal. His reflections suggest that the context of the achievement, particularly in high-stakes scenarios, lends more weight to the memory of those goals, highlighting the importance of impactful experiences in one's career.

Themes

TruthGoalsMemoryChampions LeagueWorld CupCopa Del ReyImportance

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about persistence and success in sports.

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