Haaland extols Lionel Messi as 'greatest player ever'

Manchester City's striker, Erling Haaland has lauded Lionel Messi as the "greatest player ever".

The Norwegian international expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi during a press conference in the build-up to Manchester City's Champions League round of sixteen clash against FC Copenhagen.

When questioned about his remarkable goal-scoring record juxtaposed with Messi's Ballon d'Or wins, and whether Messi's retirement would enhance his chances of claiming the prestigious individual award, Haaland responded thoughtfully.

"Good question! I don’t know. He’s won the World Cup" Haaland pondered before concluding, "Messi is the greatest, I think."