Messi: "Guardiola did a lot of damage to football"

Paris Saint-Germain striker Leo Messi believes that Pep Guardiola is the best coach he has ever worked with.

According to the Argentinian, imitation of Pep’s unique playing style does a great harm to modern football:

“Guardiola has caused great damage to football. Pepi’s playing style seemed so simple that everyone wanted to copy it…

There is no doubt that Guardiola is the best coach I have ever worked with, he has something special,” Messi was quoted as saying by Goal.com.

Guardiola coached Barcelona in 2008-2012. During this period, the Catalan team won La Liga (3 times), Spanish Cup (2 times), Super Cup (3 times), Champions League (2 times), Club World Cup (2 times) and UEFA Super Cup (2 times). won