'Ibrahimovic is a tough guy to be around' - McTominay gives verdict on Zlatan & reveals Messi was his role model. Pele-“I like Messi a lot, he’s a great player. … Indeed, Guardiola opted to move Messi from the right flank to a more central position at Zlatan’s expense. Zlatan Ibrahimovic admitted that he would wait to hand down his official verdict on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate as he wants to see how they perform at his age. The Argentine was not happy with the Swede striker moving to … 10:45 10/03/2021 . But at the same time, the Swedish striker has always expressed his admiration for the Argentinian, who shared 2009-2010 season with him in Spain, winning more than a title. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has blamed Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola for his failure at Barcelona, claiming that his former boss used to 'bully' him. Messi is a genius and he can become an even better player.” 2. Imagine if he also used his right foot, then we would have serious problems.” Hristo Stoichkov “Once they said they can only stop me with a pistol. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has courted controversy throughout his career. Technically, we’re practically at the same level.” 3. "For the world of footballl, Messi is a treasure because he is a role model for children around the world… Messi will be the player to win the most Ballons d’Or in history. Ibrahimovic conceded that he would hold back to hand down his official decision on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate as he needs to perceive how they perform at his age.. Barcelona captain Messi, 33, and Juventus Superstar Ronaldo, 35, are often secured a ceaseless discussion over who is the better … Last updated 10/03/2021 . MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images "I still know what I do on the floor, and obviously, I … Lionel Messi reportedly sent a stunning message to Pep Guardiola after Barcelona signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2009. Zlatan Ibrahimovic response on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate. James Westwood . Zlatan Ibrahimovic is perfectly capable of saying that Lionel Messi had the privilege of playing alongside him for one year in Barcelona. Zlatan Ibrahimovic “Messi does not need his right foot. Zlatan Ibrahimovic-“Messi does not need his right foot. The South American responded by scoring 47 goals in 53 games during the 2009-10 campaign. He only uses the left and he’s still the best in the world. It is said that when Zlatan Ibrahimovic was at Barcelona, Lionel Messi wanted to be the central striker. Today you need a machine gun to stop Messi.” Javier Mascherano Luis Enrique-“Messi is the best in the world without any doubt and for me the history of football.” 4.