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Lionel Messi Thinks About Scoring 'Less and Less'; Not 'Obsessed with Goals'

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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has said he is thinking "less and less" about scoring goals at this point in his career.

The 32-year-old has been one of the most prolific players in the game throughout his senior career. However, in recent years his game has evolved, developing from a wide forward into a false nine and now into a player who drops deeper to midfield.

Speaking about his changes as a footballer, Messi said his game is becoming geared more towards playmaking than scoring, per DAZN (h/t Stephen Crawford of Goal):

"I think less and less about scoring goals.