Lionel Messi is 'the best player in history' according to La Liga president Javier Tebas, who praised the Barcelona superstar.
Messi claimed The Best FIFA Men's Player award for the first time , ahead of Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo, in Milan on Monday.
A five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Messi has celebrated a club-record 34 titles at Barcelona, where he emerged in 2004.
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Debate as to who is the greatest player is often centred on Messi, Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele, but Tebas has no doubts.