Real Madrid legend Raul says Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best player he has ever played against.

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The New York Cosmos striker spoke to Sports Illustrated’s ‘Planet Fútbol’ about his new life in America but also took time to hail the Blaugrana No 10.

Asked who the best player that he has faced was, Raul replied: "Messi. I was lucky enough to play with Zidane, Ronaldo, Figo, Cristiano, but Messi is different; he makes everything look so easy, so effortless – even the impossible.

"When you watch him play, it’s almost as though you are watching him in the street playing with his mates. From the time when I started out, the best players around then were Roberto Baggio and Ryan Giggs."