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On Wednesday, after the morning training session, the Barcelona attacking leader Lionel Messi held his first press conference this summer.
About the new season: We eagerly await official competitions and want to do everything well from the beginning.
About football: My desire to play and thirst for victory has never disappeared. Recently, I have not had any injuries, but last season I had to play not completely healthy. It was demanded by the team's interests and it was my decision.
About tax evasion allegations: I am completely calm. I don't understand all the details, but responsible individuals who I fully trust take care of that. I believe everything will be resolved as it should be.
About the relationship between Josep Guardiola and Tito Vilanova: It's their personal matter and only they know everything about it. I have no intention of talking about it.
About Neymar: I believe that we will understand each other perfectly on the field. I hope he will score many goals. There should be no problems with his adaptation. Off the field, Neymar is a calm, friendly, and cool guy.
About Thiago Alcantara's departure: It's his personal decision. If he thinks he will play more in a new club, we must respect his wish.
About the 2014 World Cup: There is still a lot of time before it. Right now, my main focus is on playing for Barcelona.
About opponents: Bayern Munich, whom we lost to last season, was a strong team. Now, with Josep Guardiola as their coach, they will be even stronger. They beat us by a large goal difference, so now we are even more thirsty for victories. This year, as always, it will be difficult to compete against Real Madrid.
