Leo Messi

With your influence, why do you feel it is important to have such unique business ventures off the field?

I am like anyone else who is interested in learning things other than those related to their daily work and who likes to discover other professional experiences. I thought that the world of watchmaking would be a good market in which to continue to develop the other facets of my life.

If you were not a professional footballer, what would you be doing?

I really do not know, I have said on many occasions that if I was not a footballer, I do not know what I would be doing. In truth, I have not really thought about it much, because I am just focused on my daily work. I never considered becoming anything other than a footballer. It is what I dreamed of since I was a child, it was what I enjoyed doing and I always battled to achieve it.

After a simply mind-blowing and record-breaking career, how do you feel your influence will impact both the brand and your own line of watches?

Given the types of pieces that Jacob & Co produces, it is just a shame that only a privileged few are able to enjoy them. Those who can afford to buy these pieces, which are unique across the world, will get to experience a product that I hope they will enjoy and feel proud to wear.