Can Messi speak English? MLS's fans are excited

Lionel Messi is not only one of the most famous footballers in the world, but also one of the best players in history. what Lionel Messi says has a huge influence over many people. Something I realized I didn’t know though was if Messi can speak in English. So I decided to find out. Here’s what I discovered.

Lionel Messi does not speak English. Having spent the majority of his life living in Spanish speaking countries the only language Messi speaks is Spanish and he cannot speak in English. He is also not able to understand English and needs a translator to interpret English for him.

There are multiple examples from interviews Messi has done that prove this point. Keep reading and I’ll show you 3 times it was clear Messi can’t speak English as well as showing you an example of Messi speaking a language other than Spanish.

Examples of Messi’s Inability to Speak English

Messi lack of ability to speak English was also evident again at the Ballon d’Or in 2019.

Does Messi Understand English?

The English language is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and a large percentage of soccer players speak English having spent time living in an English speaking country or community. Because of this, there are some people who say that even if Messi doesn’t speak English he must understand some English as the use of the language is so widespread.

There are also people who believe he must understand English as they sometimes see him on interviews with English speaking interviewers and he replies (in Spanish) to the questions the interviewer is asking.

What Language Does Messi Speak?

Having been born in Spanish speaking Argentina and then moving to Spain where he has lived ever since he was 13 years old, Messi speaks Spanish fluently and also understands Catalan.