Zidane Declares Messi the Greatest Football Player Ever

Zinedine Zidane, the head coach of the France national football team, has declared Lionel Messi, the former captain of Argentina, as the greatest player in football history. This statement was made in response to inquiries regarding the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate.

Zidane, a legend at Real Madrid, remarked, “If anyone still has doubts about the GOAT debate, honestly, that person does not belong in football society.” At 39 years old, Messi is recognized as the most decorated footballer in history, having won every major trophy, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. Recently, Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team after leading the squad to a second-place finish at the World Cup, following a defeat to Spain in the final.