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Lionel Messi compares his Argentina team with Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona side

Lionel Messi reckons his old Barcelona team under Pep Guardiola was the best he ever played in but believes his current Argentina side is not far behind.

The GOAT bagged a brace as the world champions beat Peru 2-0 in World Cup qualifying and spoke to reporters after the game about the best team he’s ever played in.

“This team is impressive and continues to grow, playing better every time. This team is playing better and better. Compare it with Pep’s Barcelona? It’s the best team in history, that’s a lot, isn’t it? But I think that this team is very close for what it has shown.