PSG Icon Leo Messi Says He Is a Stricter Father to His Children Than His Wife Antonela

• Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has shed light on his family life, revealing his tough love for three sons
• According to the 34-year-old forward, he tries to make his three children - Thiago, Ciro and Mateo - understand their comfortable life should not be taken lightly
• On the field, Messi has rediscovered his form in devastating fashion and will hope to continue in a similar style when PSG square off against Reims on October 8

Lionel Messi has disclosed that he is strict with his three sons, as the Paris Saint-Germain forward opened up on his parenting style.

Messi, who looks soft and unassuming in appearance, admitted he is stricter with his three children than his enchanting wife Antonela Roccuzzo.

"Between me and Antonela, I’m the one who tells the boys off most," explained Messi when discussing his family life in an interview with an Argentine journalist.

Lionel Messi names the player who has all it takes to become the best in future

Football

"She’s normal and the person who spends the most time with them because of my travel commitments and games, which means I’m away a lot," Messi said as quoted by Tribuna.

The former Barcelona talisman, who has begun the season on a blistering note stressed:

"They pay more attention to me because when I scold them I sometimes go over the top."

According to the Daily Star, Messi insists the essence of his tough love for his three sons is to make them understand they cannot take their 'cosy' life for granted.

“I try to make them learn the value of things so they understand they have to earn things every day, and don’t assume that because they’re lucky enough to have the possibility of having many things, think it’s easy.”

Leandro Paredes reveals he had no relationship with Kylian Mbappe while at PSG

Football

Messi spends quality time with his wife and three sons after splendid performance against Lille

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi took some time off to enjoy some personal moments with his family, after an exemplary performance against Lille.

Messi was part of the Paris Saint-Germain team that obliterated Lille in the French Ligue 1. He grabbed a goal and an assist as PSG bagged a massive 7-1 victory over the 2020 Champions.

PSG have started the season extremely well under Christophe Galtier. They have already scored 21 goals in their opening four games as Galtier looks to mould a team that can win the Champions League.