Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic praised the versatility of his former teammate Lionel Messi on the football field.
Rakitic is currently playing for Al-Shabab in the Saudi Arabian league, while Messi represents American side Inter Miami.
Mundo Deportivo quotes Rakitic as saying:
Leo Messi is the best in history and, if that were his purpose, he could be the best left-back in the world if he wanted to. He was unique and different, not the typical captain to tell you what to do.
Earlier, Mexican Monterrey coach Niko Sanchez described Messi as a "possessed dwarf with the face of the devil." Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal admitted the challenge of trying to resemble Lionel Messi.
