Lionel Messi is the only player ever to win no less than six Ballon d’Ors. According to Luis Enrique, the Argentinian star of FC Barcelona is in a class of its own, but his former teammate Andrés Iniesta is the closest.
The Spanish national coach was asked on the national team’s Facebook page what the greatest talent he has seen. “The player who impressed me the most, both during my player and coach career, is without a doubt Leo Messi,” said Luis Enrique, who has been attacking the attacker for three seasons at Barça.
The two together won two Primera División titles, three times the Copa del Rey and one time the Champions League. Iniesta was also part of that team. Luis Enrique also gives high marks about the playmaker. “I can say that in terms of talent Andrés is most like Messi. But Messi is very different from everyone, with all due respect for the others.”
Luis Enrique doesn’t rule out ever returning to Camp Nou. “I think I could re-train everywhere I’ve been. I’ve left the doors open everywhere. My time at Barcelona was great. I’ve been lucky enough to have worked for so long at a club that gave me everything. “
However, the Spanish national coach first wants to achieve success with the national team. He sees Spain as a contender for the European Championship. “We are able to win prizes, but we are in a process. And there are more countries that have great potential. We are among the six or seven national teams that can go for the final win.”
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