Zidane Backs Messi as Greatest Footballer of All Time.

France head coach and Real Madrid legend, Zinedine Zidane, has named former Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer in the history of the sport.Zidane made the statement while responding to questions surrounding the long-running debate over who should be regarded as the greatest player of all time.

According to the former France international, there should be little doubt about Messi’s place at the top of football history.“If anyone still has doubts about the GOAT debate, honestly, that person does not belong in football society,” Zidane said, according to Marca.

Messi, 39, has enjoyed an extraordinary career and is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished players in football history. The Argentine has won numerous individual awards and major team trophies throughout his career.Among the major honours he has secured are the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League, alongside several domestic league titles and other international trophies.

His success with Argentina has also played a major role in strengthening his claim to the GOAT title. Messi finally won the World Cup with Argentina after helping his country triumph at the 2022 tournament.The Inter Miami forward has continued to attract global attention despite being in the later stages of his playing career.

Messi recently announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his time with the Argentina national team. His decision followed Argentina’s run to the World Cup final, where they finished as runners-up after losing to Spain.Zidane’s comments add another major football figure to the list of personalities who have publicly backed Messi in the GOAT debate.

The former Real Madrid midfielder is himself regarded as one of football’s greatest players, having enjoyed a highly successful playing career at club and international level before moving into management.