Do you know why Messi is the best player? Pep Guardiola explains to Manchester City players why he considers PSG star to be GOAT

Do you know why Messi is the best player? Pep Guardiola explains to Manchester City players why he considers PSG star to be GOAT

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Do you know why Messi is the best player - Pep Guardiola explains to Manchester City players why he considers PSG star to be GOAT

Pep Guardiola coached the 35-year-old for four years between 2008 and 2012. head coach has been filmed explaining to his players why he considers star to be the best player in the world. Guardiola, who coached Messi during his time at Barcelona, was captured during a team talk in a recently released documentary, Together: Champions Again!. The documentary provides behind-the-scenes footage of Manchester City's 2021-22 title-winning campaign. During the second episode of the series, Guardiola referenced the 35-year-old at a half-time team talk to explain how his team could finish off Club Brugge during a UEFA Champions League group-stage fixture. Manchester City were already 2-0 up at the interval. Pep Guardiola talking about Lionel Messi to his Manchester City players.

Pep Guardiola talking about Lionel Messi to his Manchester City players. But the 51-year-old demanded more. He said (via ): "Do you know why Messi is the best player I've ever seen in my life? Because he is a competitor. He's an animal. And now, we pass the ball, we take a look. When you pass the ball, attack here!" He added: "You have to score the goals, guys! He passes the ball and goes in like a machine. He smells the goal! And you have to cross it and you have to arrive." Manchester City netted three more times before full-time to secure a dominating 5-1 victory over the Belgian outfit at the Jan Breydel Stadium last October. While Riyad Mahrez scored a brace, Joao Cancelo, Kyle Walker and Cole Palmer also got on the scoresheet. After finishing top of Group A ahead of PSG last season, the six-time Premier League champions were eliminated by eventual winners Real Madrid in the semi-finals. Messi's PSG were also knocked out by Los Blancos in the last-16 stage of the prestigious competition. During his illustrious career, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has registered 770 goals and 332 assists in 975 appearances for Argentina, Barcelona and PSG combined. He recently helped the Parisians lift the Trophee des Champions trophy in Tel Aviv on July 31. Lionel Messi with the winning medal as PSG are Trophée des Champions winners. Lionel Messi with the winning medal as PSG are Trophée des Champions winners.

PSG s Lionel Messi lifts his 41st title of career

After scoring a goal in PSG's 4-0 Trophee des Champions win over Nantes, Lionel Messi lifted the 41st trophy of his professional career. He is now just two shy of UNAM defender Dani Alves' record. After making his debut for Barcelona in 2004, the Argentine won 35 trophies with them. For his current club, he has won two silverware - the Ligue 1 title and the Trophee des Champions. With Argentina, he has won the 2021 Copa America, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal and the 2005 FIFA U20 World Cup. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
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