Former FC Barcelona captain and club legend Lionel Messi paid tribute to his former mentor and another Blaugrana icon, Pep Guardiola, in a recent interview with ESPN.The eight-time Ballon d’Or

With a career spanning just over two decades, Lionel Messi has revealed who he believes is the best coach he has worked with.

Lionel Messi paid tribute to the coach he believes is the best in the world. Lionel Messi’s career has been defined by unmatched talent, a level rarely seen in the history of soccer. But there was someone who helped elevate him to the very top of the sport during his rise with FC Barcelona—another genius who guided him at one of the greatest teams in history.

Messi has scored 13 goals in 26 World Cup appearances. He has the most goal contributions and most minutes played in World Cup history. During the 2022 World Cup, he scored seven goals and provided three assists en route to lifting the crown for the third time in Argentina’s history.

The 2026 Word Cup is approaching next summer and most of the biggest soccer stars will arrive in the United States, Canada and Mexico to represent their national teams at the best tournament in the world that takes place every four years.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has opened up on Argentina's hunt for a second consecutive FIFA World Cup crown, and whether or not he intends to play a part in the chase for the silverware in 2026