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Hansi Flick performs excellently at FC Barcelona and even receives praise from Lionel Messi. The Barça coach comments on this.
Barcelona – Since summer Hansi Flick the coaching position at FC Barcelona. Since then, the Heidelberg native has celebrated 14 wins in 17 competitive games with Barça, the Catalans scored 55 goals and only conceded 17. Flick’s team is currently the strongest in Europe.
Even Lionel Messi is impressed. The Barça legend praised in an interview with TV3: “Flick’s Barça makes a spectacular impression on me, it doesn’t surprise me.” Messi sees the fact that the young players are given a chance as beneficial.
Flick’s predecessor, Xavi Hernández, already took the path of relying on talent and promoting it. Flick continues this work and has been successful to date.
Messi praise? For Flick “an honor”
The fact that Messi distributes praise is “an honor” for Flick, as he said on Friday in the press conference before the league game against Celta Vigo (Saturday, 9 p.m.). After all, Messi is “the best Barça player in history,” said Flick. “He always puts his whole heart into his club. That means a lot to us.”
Hansi Flick is on the road to success with Barça so far. © IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire
Messi played in Barcelona from 2000 to 2021. The Argentine played 778 competitive games for Barça’s first team, in which he scored 672 goals. Messi now plays for Inter Miami in the MLS, where he is under contract until the end of 2025. Flick is currently contractually bound to FC Barcelona until summer 2026. How long will the 59-year-old stay as coach at the Catalans?
Flick wants to stop before 70
In any case, Flick cannot imagine that he will stay on the sidelines at Barça for as long as Pep Guardiola did at Manchester City. Guardiola recently extended his contract with ManCity until 2027 and has been in office there since 2016. This means Guardiola will stay with the Skyblues for over ten years.
“In ten years I will be around 70 years old. “I don’t think it could last that long,” explained Flick. “I have four grandchildren who deserve me to spend more time with them. Not now or in the next few years, but before I reach 70.” One thing is clear: Flick wants to shape an era in Barcelona. He currently seems to be well on his way.
## World Today News: Interview with Experts on Hansi Flick’s Barcelona Success
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we have a fascinating discussion about the remarkable rise of FC Barcelona under the leadership of coach Hansi Flick. To delve deeper into this topic, we are joined by two esteemed guests:
* **[Guest 1 Name & Title/Expertise]:** [Brief Bio]
* **[Guest 2 Name & Title/Expertise]:** [Brief Bio]
**Section 1: Flick’s Impact and Messi’s Praise**
* **Host:** Coach Hansi Flick has had a phenomenal start at Barcelona, achieving impressive results. What factors do you believe have contributed to his immediate success with the team?
* **Host:** Lionel Messi, a Barcelona legend, recently praised Flick’s style of play and youth development. How significant is this endorsement for Flick, considering Messi’s history with the club? Does this put added pressure on Flick to maintain this level of success?
* **Guest 1:**
* **Guest 2:**
**Section 2: Continuity and the Future of Barcelona**
* **Host:** Flick has continued the trend of promoting young talent, a strategy initiated by his predecessor, Xavi Hernandez. How important is this approach for the long-term success of Barcelona?
* **Host:** Given Flick’s focus on youth development and his statements about not wanting to coach until he’s 70, what kind of legacy does he envision for himself at Barcelona?
* **Guest 1:**
* **Guest 2:**
**Section 3: Flick vs. Guardiola’s Longevity**
* **Host:** Flick mentioned he doesn’t see himself coaching for as long as Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. What are the potential challenges and benefits of a shorter coaching tenure versus a longer one in modern football?
* **Host:** Does Flick’s desire for a shorter tenure indicate a change in the dynamics of coaching in top-tier football? Are we seeing a shift away from long-term commitments?
* **Guest 1:**
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**Closing:**
* **Host:** Thank you both for sharing your valuable insights on this exciting period for Barcelona and Hansi Flick. It will be fascinating to observe how his coaching journey unfolds in the years to come.
**Note:** Remember to encourage your guests to elaborate on their points, provide examples, and offer contrasting viewpoints for a balanced and engaging discussion.
