Messi was criticized for not enough to kick for the top 6 Premier League

"Will the top-class teams you want Messi graveyards at this time? I think it's not. Man City, Liverpool or Tottenham aren't salted," Mills says on the talkSPT.

The 45 -year -old former defender confirmed that Messi was the best player he had witnessed, more than Cristiano Ronaldo or Johan Cruyff. However, Mills reserved the view that striker Argentina was over at the peak and was not competitive enough in the big club's squad in the Premier League.

This idea immediately aroused different reactions. Some people call this "the worst football comment ever", while others say "he must be joking. That comment may, just may, be true for Manchester City. But at Tottenham Hotspur, Messi is positive."

One fan even pointed out that Messi's figures last season were not inferior to Kevin De Bruyne, who is currently one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. "Some have expressed opinions, but others have just shown stupidity. The statement could even be considered offensive enough to get him fired," one fan said sternly.

Messi left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain last summer. He helped the club win the Ligue 1 title, but the 35-year-old striker's form is thought to be far behind his time playing in La Liga. Next season, Messi will work with new coach Christophe Galtier-who was named this week to replace Mauricio Pochettino.