Argentine sensation Lionel Messi has praised his teammates, including the likes of Xavi and Andres Iniesta, and manager Pep Guardiola for being instrumental in his success.
“I don’t consider myself the best in the world,” said Messi.
“If I am what they say, I repeat, it is thanks to my team-mates. We have done all this work together.
“I have the great fortune to play with Xavi and Iniesta. They are players that I admire for their class and influence over the game. I have a very good relationship with them. They have become my friends.”
Leo also added that Barcelona’s current team will be remembered for all the trophies they have won under Guardiola.
“I cannot judge the past teams or compare them and say we’re the best team ever, but I think this team will be remembered for all the trophies we have won,” added Messi.
“This side has changed the course of the game and the vision of football and the way it is played. What is certain is that we will become legendary.”
In addition, the former Catalan youth player hailed Guardiola as the ‘best coach in the world’.
“Guardiola really is a phenomenon,” said Messi.
“First, because he has won everything. And then, due to his concern for detail. His way of paying attention to even the most trivial things, is fascinating.
“He leaves nothing to chance. He is without doubt the best coach in the world.”
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany still remains hopeful that City can challenge for European glory at the end of the season.
City can advance to the knockout stages if and only if they beat Bayern Munich and Villarreal get a result against Napoli.
P.S., Villarreal have lost all five of their games in the “Group of Death”.
“It is by far the hardest group in the Champions League. It was never going to be easy and always a case of going to the last game,” Kompany told skysports.com.
“I wouldn’t say qualifying is a miracle because all Villarreal need is a draw and Villarreal is a difficult away game.
“We’ve got to focus on our game and try to beat Bayern Munich.
“But it doesn’t matter what happens, we will have a lot to say in the Champions League or Europa League until the end of the competition.”
Defensive midfielder Nigel de Jong was much more realistic in his assessment of City’s chances of advancing to the knockout round in the UEFA Champions League.
“We still believe we can get to the next round. We don’t have our fate in our own hands anymore but we’re playing at home which is to our advantage,” said De Jong.
“Let’s hope Villarreal can give us some help.”
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