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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has hailed Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s Lionel Messi as \u201cthe greatest player of his lifetime\u201d.<\/p>\n

Klopp also admitted he was happy to see Argentina winning the 2022 World Cup.<\/p>\n

With Messi adding the title that has so far eluded him, the German feels he has edged the GOAT crown ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>\n

\u201cArgentina deserved it. When you saw the team and the country celebrating, then it probably hit the country in difficult times.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am really happy for them, they waited for a long time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe greatest footballer in my lifetime, Lionel Messi, the way he plays football in this age should give a hint at how long footballers can perform at the top level,\u201d Klopp told reporters.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has hailed Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s Lionel Messi as \u201cthe greatest player of his lifetime\u201d. Klopp also admitted he was happy to see Argentina winning the 2022 World Cup. 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