Haaland scored another hat-trick for Manchester City in their Premier League clash against Ipswich.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was quick to mention Lionel Messi after being asked if Erling Haaland was "the most complete centre-forward we've ever seen in this game".
The Norwegian striker, who has bagged 94 goals in 101 games since joining City in the summer of 2022, is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in Europe.But even after scoring against all 22 opponents he has faced in England's top flight, he has a long way to go to match eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, according to his own manager.
Speaking to his side, he said: "Do you know why Messi is the best player I’ve ever seen in my life? Because he is a competitor. He’s an animal." Guardiola continues: "And now, we pass the ball we take a look. When you pass the ball... attack here. You have to score the goals, guys. Messi passes the ball and goes in like a machine. He smells the goal."Having led 2-0 at the break, City went on to secure a 5-1 victory over their Belgian opponents."Everyone has an opinion but nobody can doubt he's there as the greatest of all time," Guardiola said."For me he's the best.
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