Laporta: Messi Is The World's Best

All the talk around footballing circles in recent times has been about the identity of the world's best player, and Joan Laporta has wasted no time in nailing his colours firmly to Lionel Messi's mast.

Speaking after the match, Laporta said, "He is the best in the world. He is the most decisive player."

The Barca supremo then went on to praise the rest of the team, saying, "Samuel Eto'o was so important in obtaining the victory. But all these individualities only shine when they play as a team. Despite the 3-0 scoreline, it was a very complicated victory, especially after such an even first half."

He then spoke of what it was like to be a supporter watching the match, stating, "It was very intense, as these kind of games always are."

Finally, Laporta calmed the nerves of Barca fans by assuring them that Xavi's renewed contract was a mere formality, saying, "He will continue at Barca for many years, and there are only a few small details remaining which are not going to complicate the renewal."

Luckily for Cristiano Ronaldo, Laporta does not get to vote for the winner of the Ballon D'Or.

Arjun Miglani