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What's the story?
Former Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has hailed Argentine superstar Lionel Messi by claiming that he can do whatever he wants as long as he can.
In case you didn't know...
Andres Iniesta needs no introduction. He is one of the greatest midfielders ever and won everything there is to win in football in his decorated career, both with Barcelona and Spain.
Meanwhile, Messi is showing no signs of slowing down as he keeps delivering sensational performances to win matches for the Blaugrana.
Messi will turn 32 in a few months but is enjoying another majestic campaign so far. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is leading the race for the European Golden Shoe with 33 goals and leads the charts for goals scored in La Liga with 25 goals in 23 matches so far.
The Argentine is also the best dribbler in Europe's top five leagues and one of the highest assist providers in Europe.
The heart of the matter
The 31-year-old Argentine's impact on the pitch remains second to none and former teammate Iniesta was quick to heap praise on Messi. The former Barcelona midfielder expects Messi to keep on dominating games as he enjoys Messi's majestic displays despite not being part of the club anymore.
"I continue to enjoy his game. He is and remains an exceptional player who makes the difference. " Iniesta told DAZN in an interview as quoted by AS.
"I have scores more goals than anyone else and still give a lot of assists. I can do whatever I want, as long as I want."
The 34-year-old also spoke about Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who gave another powerful performance against bitter rivals Real Madrid.
"He is an extraordinary person," Iniesta continued. "We are always looking for a good relationship and Marc-Andre is a phenomenal guy. For me, he is definitely one of the best goalkeepers in the world.He plays a spectacular season and makes a very safe impression."
"I have quick reflexes and instinctively almost always does everything right.He's also strong on the ball. I think his playing style will be the benchmark for the coming years. ", concluded the Spanish midfielder.
What's next?
After winning the Clasico to knock out arch-rivals Real Madrid from the Copa del Rey in their own den, Barcelona will look to win again as they meet in La Liga this weekend.
