Sergey Pinyayev, a forward for the "Lokomotiv" football club, spoke about who he admired during his childhood. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He mentioned the famous football player Lionel Messi as his childhood idol. According to Pinyayev, Messi has always left a great impression on him.
This season, 20-year-old Sergey Pinyayev has appeared in two matches in the Russian Premier League and the Russian Cup, managing to score once. Lionel Messi spent a significant part of his playing career with the "Barcelona" team.
During his time with this team, he won numerous trophies, including the UEFA Champions League trophy four times. Currently, the 38-year-old Argentine player is playing for "Inter Miami" in the United States.
Throughout 2024, Messi has played in 24 matches, accumulating a total of 28 points. During this period, he scored 19 goals and provided 9 assists.
Messi has been an inspiration to millions of young footballers around the world, and his achievements serve as a source of motivation for many athletes.
