The outgoing La Blaugrana tactician has taken out time to heap praise over the Argentine international.
Barcelona’s soon-to-be former head coach, Pep Guardiola, has voiced his appreciation for side’s star player, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296.
In wake of Barca’s 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final, the departing manager firmly established that Messi is the best player he has ever seen.
Friday night saw the Catalan giants overcome http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 Bielsa’s men in spectacular fashion.
Although it was Guardiola’s last match at the helm of the Nou Camp outfit, he made sure that his opinion regarding the Rosario native was heard, as the retired midfielder was found full of appreciation for ‘La Masia’ graduate.
Messi has indeed enjoyed a fantastic season as his exploits this term have proven that the Argentine is far better than his competitors.
At least individually the left-footed forward’s season could not have been better as he managed to win a number of individual accolades.
Not only was the attacker able to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or for third consecutive time, he also managed to break a few significant records.
The 2011-2012 campaign saw Messi become the highest goal scorer in the history of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, along with becoming the highest goal scorer in the history of the Spanish La Liga. Incredibly, the player became the highest goal scorer in Europe, breaking the
record formerly held by Gerd Muller.
The Barca number 10 was also remarkable during the Copa del Rey final as he netted his 73rd goal for the Catalan giants in the 20th minute of the match.
While talking about Messi, Guardiola was quoted as saying:
"It has been an honour to be the coach of the best player I have ever seen and probably the best I will see. Messi taught me to be even more competitive. We would have won trophies without him, but not 14 from 19."
"Football-wise, this has been the best season. We introduced new concepts. And next season, we'll be even better."
The end of the season marks the end of Josep Guardiola’s time as the Barcelona manager. He served the club for four seasons.
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