He is an exceptional talent. I still think Diego Maradona is the best player I have ever seen but Messi is closing… — Ander Herrera Copy Share Image
The best of all was Pele, who is a mixture of Di Stefano, Maradona, Cruyff and Leo Messi. — Osvaldo Ardiles Copy Share Image
Only two players made me cry when watching football, one was Diego Maradona and the other Ryan Giggs. — Alessandro Del Piero Copy Share Image
...the last player I truly idolize... No other footballer is more worthy of the number 10 shirt than him. (on Maradona) — Hristo Stoichkov Copy Share Image
Many years ago when I first started my career Maradona told me "to enjoy and play as you know", and that's stayed… — Lionel Messi Copy Share Image
I have played against (Michel) Platini, (Diego) Maradona, (Johan) Cruyff and played with George Best — a lot of big names, but… — John Terry Copy Share Image
It's not that difficult to play well and win titles in a team like Barcelona, but it's in the national side where… — Boris Becker Copy Share Image
I was a big fan of Maradona growing up and of the current crop Ronaldo is good but Messi is the best… — Roy Keane Copy Share Image
Messi is a genius. He has everything. When I watch him, I see a player who is very, very, skilful, very clever… — Franz Beckenbauer Copy Share Image
The myth about me as a footballer has grown: I am now the lost Maradona of Norway. — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
Messi has all the conditions to be the best, but first he has to beat Maradona, Romario and then eventually Pele. — Michel Patini Copy Share Image
Messi is the best player of all time. Better than Pele, better than Maradona and better than anyone else. — Adriano Galliani Copy Share Image
I've been around some very famous people, but no one has the effect Maradona has; people tremble in his presence. — Emir Kusturica Copy Share Image
