Ivan Rakitic: Lionel Messi Best Player in History
Ivan Rakitic: Lionel Messi Best Player in History Rakitic acknowledged Messi as a role model for today's football players, especially Barcelona. Lionel Messi is the best player ever in football history, flattered Ivan Rakitic as his Barcelona teammate. Rakitic and Messi succeeded hand in hand in delivering the Blaugrana to the eighth Spanish La Liga title in the last 11 seasons after a 1-0 win over Levante at Camp Nou on Sunday (28/4) yesterday. The superstar Argentina was the star of victory with his single goal against Levante, who established it as the temporary scorer of the 2018/19 season with a collection of 34 goals. With a collection of five Ballon d'Or trophies and also holding the status of Barcelona's all-time top scorer with 594 goals, there is no doubt for Rakitic to dub Messi the best. "Whenever our captain [Messi] says something then all the team players are there to follow in his footsteps," the Croatian international midfielder praised.