Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has revealed who he considers the best in world football.
Journalist Ian Cheeseman quotes Haaland as saying:
Messi is the best that has ever played, maybe he has to retire for someone else to be regarded as the best.
Last year, the Norwegian footballer came second in the Ballon d'Or voting, losing to Messi, who won the award for a record eighth time.
In addition to the Ballon d'Or, the Argentine forward has been named the best FIFA player eight times, won the UEFA Player of the Year three times, and has been awarded the Top Scorer prize 23 times.
According to an SSRS company survey, Messi is the most popular athlete in the United States. The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, named Leo the greatest footballer in history.
