Aguero hails Messi as world's best

Sergio Aguero lauded the "incredible" Lionel Messi as the world's best, insisting his Argentina teammate produces what no-one else can.

Published : Jan 06, 2017 09:58 IST

Lionel Messi (left) "does things I can't see anyone else doing," says Sergio Aguero.
Lionel Messi (left) "does things I can't see anyone else doing," says Sergio Aguero.
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Lionel Messi (left) "does things I can't see anyone else doing," says Sergio Aguero.

Sergio Aguero lauded the "incredible" Lionel Messi as the world's best, insisting his Argentina teammate produces what no-one else can. Barcelona star Messi is joined by Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann on a three-man shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's Player 2016.

But Aguero, who was on the initial 23-man list, has no doubt who deserves to win the award. "He [Messi] is ahead of the rest, including the other nominees," the Manchester City forward told FIFA.com .

"And I'm not just saying that because he's my friend. I train with him and I see it with my own eyes. He does things I don't see anyone else doing. He's the best there is."

Messi missed out on the Ballon d'Or, finishing a distant second to Real Madrid star Ronaldo but ahead of Atletico's Griezmann. Aguero pointed to Messi's finishing ability as a standout attribute. He said: "He makes it look so easy. It's incredible."

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