The famous sports agency Octagon once did a survey, and its data on the favorite football stars of East Asian fans showed that the favorite star of East Asian fans (including Southeast Asia) is Messi, and it occupies an absolute advantage! Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are second and third.
Octagon surveyed 1,200 fans in 6 of the most "Confucian" countries in East and Southeast Asia – Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan and China – each taking 200 samples and ultimately arriving at the results.
Among the fans of these 6 countries, fans from up to 5 countries like Messi the most – the only exception is Japan: Japanese fans like Neymar the most, Messi is second, and Ronaldo is in third place. The top 3 favorite stars of Chinese fans are, in order: Messi, C Ronaldo and Neymar. Fans in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea love Messi the most, followed by Ronaldo.
Why do these fans of the "East Asian Cultural Circle" almost all love Messi the most?
Obviously, this is first related to Messi's artistic master"'s "Almighty King" skills, like Messi is called "alien" by many celebrities, and his comprehensive skills are even more breathtaking: dribbling, passing; organizing, passing; assists, goals... At the same time, it also brought unprecedented results: 4 Champions League, 1 Copa America; 4 world bests, 7 Ballon d'Or awards, the only world sports Lawrence Award in football...
However, the reason why Messi can become the most popular football superstar in the East Asian cultural circle is actually more layered - mainly because of the character and virtue that Messi has shown on and off the field!
In fact, many of Messi's character is closely related to Oriental culture - virtue has no borders, and it is Messi's beautiful qualities such as "low-key, introverted; gentle, friendly; heavy affection and loyalty" that also infect fans and are so connected with the Confucian culture of the East.
Recently, the well-known sports journalist Florent Tolhut interviewed Messi, and from Messi's dissected conversation, it is not difficult for us to get evidence of this:
First, Messi's character of "indifferent and quiet and far-reaching".
The reporter asked: "Mascherano said it is difficult to become Messi", messi replied:
"I've been Messi for 34 years, so I'm used to it. I'm happy with everything I've been through, although I have to admit that sometimes I want to be overlooked! ”
"I love enjoying family life when no one finds me. I'm not complaining, on the contrary, it's great to receive compliments and smiles. I'm used to it, and it's normal for me. So, everything was fine! ”
When the reporter asked: "Do you think you are the best in history?" Messi replied:
"Never said, thought about; never even tried to think about it. For me, to be considered one of the best players in the world is enough! ...... It's not that I'm not interested in it, it's just that I don't care too much about it. Neither being the best nor the best will change me in any way, and I have never deliberately sought to be the best."
Second, Messi's character of "full of losses, humble benefits".
The reporter asked: "When you joined Greater Paris, Neymar wanted to give up the 10th, why did you refuse?" ”
Messi said: "The number 10 was his, and I am a newcomer to the team, I am here to help!" It's different, but I also expected it (Neymar is going to give up the jersey number) because I know him. But we were friends and had a great time together in Barcelona. I think it's fairer for him to keep number 10! So I chose another number I liked (number 30)."
Third, Messi's virtue of "no intention to fight for spring, a group of people jealousy".
"In Argentina, people often criticize you for lacking leadership, especially comparing you to Maradona, who is a very strong personality." Does that make you uncomfortable? ”
Messi said, "No, no, no. Frankly, I've never compared myself to Diego, never. I wouldn't care about such a comparison either! On the contrary, other criticisms have bothered me: I have experienced very difficult times in the national team, but not for these reasons, but because the things they say have gone beyond the scope of sports, and their attacks on me have nothing to do with football! ”
The reporter also asked about Ronaldo's competitive relationship with him: "Will you pay attention to the performance of competitors", messi said:
"I've always wanted to look beyond myself, not to see what other people do. I've been competing in the same league with Cristiano for years and it's a really fantastic feeling and it's helped us grow in our respective careers. But we don't necessarily have to stare at each other, I just want to be the best version of myself, not better than others! ”。
When asked by a reporter "do you feel like you can be an inspiring role model," Messi said:
"I don't know if I can be called a role model... I don't like to be a role model or give advice to others; I'm fighting for my dreams! ......”。
Fourth, Messi attaches great importance to the family's pursuit of "home and everything".
Speaking about the family, Messi said: "I come from a working-class family, live in a humble community, and my father works all day... Our parents instilled in us respect, especially respect for others, as well as hard work and humility, and I grew up with those values...".
"On the sidelines, I understand absolute freedom to be with my family, my wife and children, and enjoy life with them"; "I like to stay at home and try to make my family a place where I am very happy for my family and myself, and at the same time I will receive my friends at home, which makes me feel very happy."
Fifth, Messi's character of unity and unity of "the one who desires the same thing from top to bottom" is united.
For the Champions League against Manchester City, superstar Messi lay down to defend the opponent's free kick, the reporter asked: Someone said: "Messi should not do this..."
Messi said: "At the time, in order to win the game, I needed to do that. I happened to be in that position, and then I just lay down. Honestly, that's really nothing. In order to achieve team results, everyone has to make some sacrifices and contributions."
Sixth, Messi has the virtue of loyal love in "holding the hand of the son and growing old with the son".
The reporter asked: "It is also very rare for a player to be able to marry the girlfriend of Ome Bamboo Horse, is Antonella a haven for you to stay away from the outside world?" ”
Messi said: "She is obviously the most important person in my life!" Not only because she was the mother of her children, she had been with me almost since the beginning of my career. She knows me well and knows how to get along with me in a variety of situations, especially when I feel sad or can't achieve my goals. We also enjoyed a lot of great times together and she is an essential person to me, like my three children."
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Words for the voice, through Messi's clear-cut aspirations, but also through the 35-year-old Messi's true performance in the career and life path to be verified, people will not be difficult to find that although he is not perfect, his body exudes the beauty of humanity, it is indeed so rich, which is why so many people will love him!
And Messi has the most favorites in the Confucian cultural circles of East Asia and Southeast Asia, which also fully shows that virtues are common, and beautiful things have no borders! 【Original Review: Yu said that hugh】