Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp :Lionel Messi The Best I've Seen

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hailed Lionel Messi as "probably the best player I have seen in my life", after being impressed by his performance in the FIFA World Cup Qatar2022, where the German also gave his opinion about goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's controversial celebrations. Lionel Messi led Argentina to its first World Cup victory in 36 years in Qatar after the Argentina defeated France by penalty kicks to be crowned champion, which is the first World Cup title in Messi’s career. Klopp named Messi the greatest player he'd ever seen, and Liverpool boss praised the striker for continuing to play at his best despite being in his mid-30s. Klopp said: “The greatest footballer I have ever seen in my life, Lionel Messi, the way he plays football at this age should give us all a hint as to how long footballers can perform at the highest level. The books should not be closed early. He was That's fun to watch." About Argentina, he commented: "Congratulations to them, it was the best final I've seen in my life. I'm really happy for them. They waited a long time. The greatest footballer of my life - Lionel Messi - it was a pleasure to watch him lift the trophy." However, Klopp refused to give his comments about Martinez's controversial celebrations after Argentina's victory, saying: "Nothing to say about Martinez's celebration, congratulations on winning the World Cup, it was really deserved.", “When I watched the team and the country celebrate, it is likely that the right country will collide in difficult times. I am really happy for them, they have waited for so long.” he continued
The Reds are looking to get back to winning race when they face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is still in Argentina, celebrating Christmas with his family.