Former Juventus coach Fabio Capello says Lionel Messi is as good as any player football has seen.

Capello insists Argentina's World Cup triumph hasn't changed his opinion.

He said of the PSG star: “To me, he was on the same level even before the World Cup. Pelé, Messi and Maradona did things that others couldn't even imagine."

Capello also thinks Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti won't accept the Brazil job if offered.

He added: “It would be amazing, but I don't think it will happen; Brazil's national pride will prevail."