Overview
- Speaking on Dec. 4, the Inter Miami forward said "For me, Guardiola is unique" and called the Manchester City manager "the best of all of them."
- Messi praised Guardiola’s ability to see the game, prepare for opponents, and communicate with players, describing him as a very complete coach.
- He credited Guardiola with changing how football is played in Germany with Bayern Munich and in England with Manchester City, beyond pure results.
- Messi and Guardiola won multiple league titles and two Champions League trophies together at Barcelona, a period that accelerated Messi’s rise.
- Guardiola’s later résumé includes three Bundesliga titles with Bayern and 18 trophies at City, highlighted by the 2022–23 Champions League win.