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Javier Tebas Calls 'Icon' Lionel Messi Most Important Player in La Liga History

La Liga president Javier Tebas has hailed Lionel Messi as the league's most important player in history, while also stating he would love Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola to return to Spain to coach at some point.

As reported by Marca's Conor Clancy, Tebas showered Barcelona's biggest star with praise and called the two coaches "elite":

"Messi is part of Barcelona and will stay there. We consider him part of LaLiga Santander and he transcends normal players.

"He's an icon, the most important player that has passed through our league.