“For me, he is the best coach in the world,” Messi anoints Guardiola
In top form in the Inter Miami shirt, Lionel Messi paid a moving tribute to Pep Guardiola, his former mentor at FC Barcelona. The Argentine praises the revolutionary influence of the Spanish coach, whom he regards as the most accomplished and innovative manager of his generation.
Lionel Messi wearing the Inter Miami jersey @AFP
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi again praised Pep Guardiola, now in charge of Manchester City, whom he considers the best coach in the world. The Argentine captain believes the Catalan coach has profoundly transformed modern football, both in Germany and in England.
A former disciple of Guardiola during FC Barcelona’s golden age, Messi won several major titles with him, including the Champions League and multiple Spanish championships. “He went elsewhere and kept winning. It’s not just a question of titles, but the way his teams play,” Messi said, quoted by ESPN FC. ” At Bayern, even without the Champions League, he changed the way teams play in Germany, and he did the same in England with Manchester City. “
Before concluding: “ Pep Guardiola is unique. There are exceptional coaches, but he has something extra. For me, he is the greatest of all. “