'They criticise me too!' - Lionel Messi reveals his youngs sons are judgmental of his performances despite superstar status for Inter Miami & Argentina

In a chat with Fabrizio Romano for 433, the Inter Miami and Argentina captain claimed that his three sons often critique his performances him and also give him advice on how to improve his game. Messi also revealed how he spends time with his boys in his free time and what his favourite food is.

In the interview, the 37-year-old said: "We play with football. Everything revolves around football. A few touches, a few passes. It depends on the moments, on which of the three as well. Because one is more hot-headed than the others. And well, they also give me advice. They criticise me too when they watch a game."

Messi was then asked about his favourite sport other than football, to which he replied: "I like padel, basketball, tennis, but for the most part, I like to play padel."

The World Cup-winning Albiceleste star further revealed how he relaxes ahead of a match as he added: "I listen to music in the locker room, drink mate (tea). It depends on the time of the game, but not a lot, nothing special."

The ex-Barcelona also opened up on his favourite food as he said: "I really like ice cream. I'm not really into food, but I am into desserts."

Finally, when asked about one superpower he would love to have, Messi said: "Invisibility, yes, or flying, but invisibility."

The veteran star, who had scored a hat-trick in his last outing for Argentina in the 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers in October, has been named in Lionel Scaloni's squad for the team's upcoming qualifying matches next week.

The Inter Miami star will first to take the field for his club on Saturday night in the MLS 2024 playoffs decider against Atlanta United. He will hope to provide more moments of magic.