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Lionel Messi is the best free-kick taker in the world, says Sergio Busquets

Sergio Busquets hailed Lionel Messi as the best free-kick taker in the world after he scored a hat-trick against Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Messi bagged the opener from the penalty spot and then added two more from free-kicks, while Busquets sealed the win late on with a rare goal to make it 4-1.

The midfielder did not start the game, but came on after 23 minutes for Nelson Semedo, and spoke about the match after the full-time whistle.

“We have a very big advantage, he’s the best in the world and also the best free-kick taker in the world,” he said.