"For me, he is unique. There are extraordinarily good coaches, but he has something different. For me, he is the best of all,"
"In his vision, his game plan, his communication with the players... he's incredibly well-rounded. He went elsewhere and kept winning. Not just because of the wins, but because of the way his teams play,"
"The national team is a group that will try again, give it their all, and fight. Then, small details can knock you out; a World Cup is very difficult,"
"We were far superior against both the Netherlands and France, and we ended up going to penalties; then we had the beast that was Dibu (Emiliano Martinez), who helped us win, but you can get to penalties and not win,"
Lionel Messi describes Pep Guardiola as unique and the best coach he has had, highlighting Guardiola's vision, game plan, and communication with players. Messi emphasizes that Guardiola's brilliance shows in both consistent wins across clubs and the distinctive way his teams play. Messi currently plays for Inter Miami and feels capable of competing at the 2026 World Cup, while acknowledging the extreme difficulty of the tournament. Messi believes Argentina will fight to defend the title but warns that small details and the lottery of penalties can eliminate even superior teams, citing matches against the Netherlands and France and Emiliano Martinez's key role.
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