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Valverde hails history-maker Messi after landmark goal

Ernesto Valverde paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the Barcelona striker registered his 400th LaLiga goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over Eibar.

Messi became only the second player to score 400 goals across Europe's top five leagues with his 53rd-minute strike, the Argentina international making himself some room before finding the bottom corner.

He joins long-time adversary Cristiano Ronaldo in reaching the milestone, although Messi's have come in one league and for one club.

Valverde was running out of superlatives to use when asked about the forward's record, while also mentioning his value in other areas of the pitch.