Will it involve sacrifice?

While talent is important, "it is not the key point" in making it and he's right. Aspiring footballers must be willing to put in the work and that means applying themselves diligently to their craft, showing up on time to training, sometimes staying longer to hone the weaker parts of their game. When you see Lionel Messi send a free kick into the top corner, it may seem like he just showed up and produced the magic, but, make no mistake, it is the product of countless hours of practice. It may seem like an oxymoron to some, but putting in the work should also be an enjoyable enterprise.