Inter Miami and Argentina star Lionel Messi has made a big admission about his former rivals Real Madrid.
Messi spent most of his professional career at Barcelona, where he won numerous trophies and had some famous moments against Los Blancos during the many El Clasicos.
Madrid, however, have continued to enjoy success in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League while Barcelona's struggles on and off the pitch have been well documented.
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Messi has now stated that Los Blancos are the best team in the world after their recent results, which included winning a 15th Champions League title.
"If we're talking results, it's Real Madrid," Messi said, as per Managing Madrid.
"If we're talking playing style, I personally like Guardiola's Manchester City a lot and I believe that every team he coaches will be special.
"Playing style, Manchester City are the best. Results, it's Real Madrid."
Man City did make some history in England this season after becoming the first time in top-flight history to win the league four seasons in a row.
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