Lionel Messi just became the new global brand ambassador for Huawei. The football star was known for being the brand ambassador for Samsung and he’s just switched clubs in the technology world.
Here’s what Messi had to say about his move.
Earlier you were associated with Samsung why did you move?
Lionel Messi: The work I did with them was good and I really enjoyed it. What I’m doing with Huawei is even better because we share a lot of the same perspectives regarding goals and dreams, and how to achieve them. I think we’re a really good fit.
What is the deal with Huawei?
Lionel Messi: Today we want to inspire people to pursue their goals and persevere to achieve them. That is what matters today. We share the same wish to connect with greatness and to be better everyday. Right now Huawei is the 3rd biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world and I am sure that pretty soon they’ll be the 1st. Also we both do what we do because we love it, because it comes natural for us and that is why we enjoy it so much; that for me is a luxury, an experience, same as Huawei always seeks to provide premium experiences to their users. We love football and communication respectively because they connect people with greatness on so many levels.
For how long will you be Huawei’s Global Ambassador?
Lionel Messi: I’m very happy with this collaboration so we will be together for years to come.
You have been associated with Samsung and now Huawei, are you particularly fond of gadgets? Which is your favorite?
Lionel Messi: Right now the Mate 8, it is super fast, the screen is big but the phone isn’t, I never have to carry a charger since the battery lasts two days and the photos I take with it look amazing.
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