Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hailed Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of his lifetime following the forward’s World Cup triumph.

Messi was in inspired form this winter in Qatar, scoring seven goals – including two in the final win over France – and assisting a further three as Argentina won their first World Cup since 1986.

The World Cup win has, to many (including 90min), cemented Messi’s legacy as the greatest footballer of all time, and speaking to the press ahead of the return of Premier League football, Klopp agree.