By Gura Garcia
14 Oct 2024, 07:37 AM EDT
In a recent and quite revealing interview, coach Pep Guardiola commented on the reason why believes that one player has stood out above all throughout the ages in the world of football. The current man in charge of the Manchester City bench in the English Premier League, described the Argentine striker Lionel Messi as “the greatest footballer of all time”, fully aware that this statement has left out other great legendary figures of the game. football
Speaking up front and honestly
Guardiola, who won numerous championships alongside the current captain and forward of Inter Miami of Major League Soccer (MLS), selected Messi as his main player among all footballers over the years. In a chat with Che Tempo Che Fa, Guardiola commented: “Messi is the greatest footballer of all time. You can disrespect Pelé and Diego Maradonabut I can’t imagine anyone like Leo, with his consistency.”
Furthermore, the former technical director of Barcelona Football stated that: “I saw that boy train and play incredible every three days. “When you see it up close, you realize what it really is.”
To conclude with the statements, Guardiola did not hesitate for a single second when talking about Messi’s height: “He is unique. We are lucky to admire him. “It is a great beauty.”
Guardiola and Messi; a great duo
Guardiola had the opportunity to be Lionel Messi’s coach for four seasons in what is considered the best Barcelona team in history, where they were able to win a total of 14 championships. Currently, the Spanish coach is seen today as one of the best in the world, and has a contract until June 2025 in the ranks of the city team of Manchester in England.
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