Pep Guardiola settles GOAT debate by calling Lionel Messi 'the best football player ever' – but admits he might be disrespecting Pele & Diego Maradona

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Pep Guardiola has offered his opinion on the long-running GOAT debate, with the ex-Barcelona boss calling Lionel Messi “the greatest player ever”.

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  • Catalan coach worked with Argentine icon
  • Helped to make him a global superstar
  • Believes South American is the greatest
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