Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Messi Praises Guardiola as Best Manager
Lionel Messi, one of the best football players ever, thinks Pep Guardiola is the best coach he has ever played for.
Messi played for Barcelona when Guardiola was the coach, and they won many trophies together.
Guardiola is now coaching Manchester City and has won many titles there too.
Messi likes how Guardiola prepares for matches, talks to players, and makes his teams play in a nice way.
Messi also said that winning the World Cup is very hard, and small things can make a big difference.
He will try to win the World Cup again with Argentina in the next tournament.
Lionel Messi considers Pep Guardiola the best manager he has played under.
Messi and Guardiola won 14 major titles together at Barcelona between 2008 and 2012.
Guardiola's managerial style and communication skills are highly praised by Messi.
Guardiola has continued to win trophies and change the playing style at Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
Messi will try to defend Argentina's World Cup title in the 2026 tournament.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, Lionel Scaloni
- What
- Lionel Messi considers Pep Guardiola the best manager he has played under
- When
- During an interview with ESPN
- Where
- Not specified, but likely during a media interview or press conference
- Why
- Messi admires Guardiola's unique coaching style, preparation, and communication skills, as well as the success and playing style of his teams
- Lionel Messi
- Argentine football legend and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner
- Pep Guardiola
- Spanish football manager currently managing Manchester City
- Barcelona
- Club where Messi and Guardiola had a successful partnership
- Manchester City
- Current club managed by Pep Guardiola
- 2022 World Cup
- Tournament won by Argentina with Lionel Scaloni as head coach
- Inter Miami
- Club where Messi currently plays and won the MLS Cup
- 2026 World Cup
- Upcoming tournament Messi will participate in