Even as their relationship has become distant, Maradona “He must continue his career and his life knowing that he is the best football player today.

Whatever Messi does, he can’t seem to match his compatriot. All Time Stats; All Time Trophies; Face to Face Stats; Free Kick Goals; International Stats; Goals by Season, Year and Age; Individual Achievements; When Ronaldo Was With Real Madrid; World Cup Stats; Goal Scorers & Assists. He not only defended Messi’s decision, but “That’s why I am telling him not to come back and take all of the blame.

Messi simply likes to play football, which is not a crime, but because of his reserved nature, Maradona seemingly appeals to more people on a personal level. When you answer this question, I believe you should take into account the best argument of the opposite side. 'I will always be an addict,' he confessed many years later after coming close to death.Messi's consistency is absurd. Messi vs Ronaldo. He’s Messi when he plays for Barcelona.

In 2009, after Messi came second in voting for Best Player in the World, Maradona said he didn’t want Messi to be the new Maradona; ”Messi the new Maradona? The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Someone with little to no personality. Lionel Messi Vs Diego Maradona: The 29 FIFA 20 Stats That Could Decide Who Is The Better Player Adnan Riaz in Football Published 12:56 AM, Saturday May 23 2020 GMT+1 And there are millions like him.We don't know what Messi's legacy will be yet because he hasn't finished, and recent tax allegations have tarnished his image a little.But he's also the first modern football global superstar to reach his rarefied level of fame simply by being exceptional at this sport. In an era where defenders could kick lumps out creative players and get away with it, particularly in Serie A, he never shirked in the presence of hatchet-men during his career, even after Andoni Goikoetxea Messi is much better protected by referees and has been known to struggle when crowded out hard and organised defenders – Chelsea stopped him more than once in Champions League games – but he has a different kind of strength.He plays week-in, week-out, every game for Barcelona, every game for Argentina.

Always up-to-date, reliable and accurate, this is your main port of call to see who's currently leading the constant back-and-forth battle for the golden boot. It’s useless trying to make a leader out of a man who goes to the toilet 20 times before a game.”One’s reaction to criticisms against Messi reflects an agenda. This conflict over who is “greater” has seemingly put the two at odds throughout Messi’s career. Whether he can galvanise other players and urge them to victory through sheer will of personality is harder to argue.The pictures of Maradona cursing the Rome fans before the 1990 World Cup Final which Argentina lost to West Germany underlined the passion he brought to the cause, even after he had achieved wealth, fame and success beyond anyone's wildest dreams Maradona celebrates watching his beloved Boca Juniors at La Bombonera in Buenos AiresMessi leads by example by carrying his team with his talent rather than shouting instructions'I think he's gone past Pele,' said TV pundit David Pleat after watching 25-year-old Maradona dominate an entire World Cup like no player before or since. "I adore Messi," he said. If Messi can’t be compared to Maradona, what are his thoughts on the age-old Messi vs Ronaldo debate? Maradona is often one of the loudest voices when it comes to criticizing Messi and his performances.

“I do not remember having seen Lionel Messi play badly once in his career. Maradona was idolised wherever he went in Argentina, Spain and Italy; Messi has played his entire career with Barcelona. The battle of Messi vs Ronaldo has the world gripped. Maradona scored equally spectactular goals but didn't play as far up the field where the marking is often tighter.The Hand of God is by far the most infamous goal among the 300-plus scored by MaradonaMessi shows off one of his trademark finishes with a chip over goalkeeper Manuel NeuerMaradona was short, squat and had thighs like tree trunks. “He’s a great player but he’s not a leader. “He's the best around and Cristiano doesn't even come close to him. Messi is Messi when he wears that shirt, and he’s another Messi with Argentina,” Maradona told Fox Sports. That's something that gave his team-mates a lot of confidence,' explained Jorge Valdano, striker for the World Cup-winning Argentina team.Messi is by nature a quieter, less controversial figure but one who is naturally respected by team-mates for his God-given ability.

'Nobody else could control the ball because the turf had been relaid and it moved under your feet, yet Maradona dribbled from the halfway line. He almost single-handedly led Argentina to the trophy in 1986, abetted by his No-one has dominated a World Cup quite like Maradona did in Mexico in 1986Messi has been the outstanding player in the Champions League for over a decadeMaradona had the charisma and personality that only a chosen few like Muhammad Ali can boast. 'He was in charge of making the miracles happen.