Djokovic Interviews Messi: I Don't Think About Pressure, I Face It Naturally

On July 18, tennis legend Novak Djokovic interviewed football superstar Lionel Messi at the Fanatics Fest event before the World Cup final. Djokovic asked Messi how he handles high-pressure environments and continues playing. Messi responded that he and his team do not think about pressure but face it naturally, focusing on playing with passion and enjoyment as they did as children. He emphasized that they go out to compete because they love winning, but understand opponents also crave victory and winning is never guaranteed. Messi added that from a young age he learned that one loses more often than wins, a realization that helped him mature both as a person and a player. The interview was reported by Hupu Sports, citing source X.