"For me, Guardiola is unique. There are extraordinarily good coaches, but he has something different. For me, he's the best of all of them. When it comes to seeing things, preparing for matches, and communicating with the players, he's very complete. He's the best, and we were lucky to have him at Barcelona. He got together with the players we had and the right pieces came together for what he intended, to achieve everything that was achieved."
"He went to other places and continued winning."
Lionel Messi lauded Pep Guardiola as a uniquely gifted coach whose vision, match preparation, and player communication set him apart. Messi became a global superstar under Guardiola at Barcelona, where Guardiola's four-year tenure produced multiple LaLiga titles, two Champions League victories, and 14 trophies. Guardiola later collected seven trophies at Bayern Munich and transformed Manchester City into England's dominant club, winning 18 trophies since 2016, including six Premier League titles and the 2022-23 Champions League. Messi emphasized Guardiola's ongoing influence on English football, noting that many Premier League teams have adopted his style of playing out from defence.
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