Champions League: He’s incredible – Marco Varratti names best player in history

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Marco Verratti, has branded teammate Lionel Messi as the best player in history.

Verratti said this after Messi scored the only goal in PSG’s Champions League 1-1 draw with Benfica on Wednesday night.

He described the Argentine captain as an incredible player, adding that the things he does on the pitch of play make you fall in love with him.

Speaking after PSG’s draw with Benfica, Verratti said (h/t Get French Football News):

“It is incredible what Messi does, you never get used to it. It is in the simple things that you fall in love with him.

“For me, who loves football like that, he is an example, he is the best in history.”