It was supposed to be just another interview that anticipates the official games. In this case, the classic with the LiverpoolIn the final eighties of the English Cup League. But Pep Guardiola ended up breaking protocol when asked about World Cup. Manchester City coach congratulated Argentina and its pupil Julian Álvarez, and made it a point to once again say that Messi is "The greatest player in history. "
"We're very pleased Poor Julian. He played a lot and his contribution was incredible to the team, the way he played. We have a world champion on our team," said the coach, talking about the young attacker. "We're incredibly happy for him. Congratulations to him, Nico Otamendi (former City player) and, of course, personally, Leo Messi and Argentina as a country, deserved champions".
Messi was champion of the Champions League four times with the Barcelona, two under Pep Guardiola (2009 and 2011). And the coach never tires of praising the talent of the Argentinean star, whom he puts on top of the best.
"Everyone has an opinion, but no one can doubt he's there. I've told him many times, for me, he's the best. It is difficult to understand how a player can appear and do what he did in the last 10/15 years," he said, convinced.
"Everyone has an opinion"; Pep Guardiola talks about Messi's performance in the World Cup
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