Pedri hails Messi as the best footballer in history: 'I was lucky enough to be able to play with him'

Pedri hails Messi as the best footballer in history: “I was lucky enough to be able to play with him” centers on comments from Spain and Barcelona midfielder Pedri after the national team’s uneven start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain opened with a cautious 0-0 draw against Cabo Verde before rebounding with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, with Pedri starting both matches. In an interview with Teledeporte, reported by Mundo Deportivo, Pedri praised several players connected to Barcelona supporters, including Lionel Messi, Gavi, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. He said he was lucky to play with Messi at Barcelona and called him the best player in history, highlighting the exceptional level he shows at his age. Pedri also described Gavi as intense and unpredictable, and he pointed to Ferran Torres as a contributor who is likely to score important goals, referencing a goal attempt against Saudi Arabia that was ruled out after VAR for offside late in the game. He characterized Yamal as already capable of changing results at the highest level.