L. Messi has a strict opinion on phones for his children © AP

Miami "Inter" forward Lionel Messi does not intend to always indulge his children.

As reported by the Argentine media, the world champion has a strict opinion on certain issues.

One of them is related to smartphones.

"I am definitely not the one who sends emoticons through messaging apps. I don't like sending audio files, I prefer texting messages instead.

Furthermore, none of my children even have a smartphone yet," said L. Messi.

The world-renowned player, along with his wife Antonela, is raising three sons, who are 6-11 years old.