Messi has to retire for someone else to be regarded as best – Haaland

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has emphasized that Lionel Messi of Inter Miami must retire from the game for someone else to be considered the best.

On Tuesday, Haaland addressed the media in anticipation of Manchester City’s Champions League round of 16 second leg match against FC Copenhagen scheduled for Wednesday.

“Maybe he [Messi] has to retire for someone else to be regarded as the best,” Haaland said (via Barca Universal).

Messi is universally recognized as the premier footballer worldwide.

The Argentine captain outshone Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to claim the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Additionally, the former Barcelona forward boasts the title of World Cup winner.