Lionel Messi has joked that Pep Guardiola did football a lot of harm with his revolutionary approach at Barcelona, describing the now-Manchester City boss as the best coach he has worked with.
Guardiola led Barca to 14 major trophies during an incredible four-year spell with the club between 2008 and 2012, including three league titles and two Champions Leagues.
In the decade since Guardiola left Camp Nou, Messi has only lifted Europe s foremost club prize on one occasion (in the 2014-15 season), while the City boss has yet to repeat his continental heroics with Barca.
However, Messi is in no doubt as to Guardiola s place as the best coach he has worked with and believes others desire to emulate him damaged the game.
Asked by Movistar whether Guardiola is…