Messi Quotes · Page 6

Little by little, Leo [Messi] and I are understanding each other better.

— Neymar

Messi wins games but, without the work we all do, he wouldn't be able to do so.

— Jordi Alba

I'd never look at someone and think he's better than me, unless it's Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

— Wilfried Zaha

I prefer that Argentina wins the World Cup. Messi deserves it for all he has done in football. He's my friend, I…

— Neymar

I have the possibility to watch Messi in training each morning, and because of what he demonstrates he is the best player…

— Thierry Henry

Maradona has done a lot for his clubs, as Messi does, and for the Argentina national team.

— Zico

Messi is the real deal when it comes to Number 10s. He represents a type of football that transcends borders.

— Alessandro Del Piero

Cristiano Ronaldo is big and strong, but Messi's technique is pure class.

— Jesus Navas

Critics have always questioned whether players like Pele from the 50s could play today. Lionel Messi could play in the 1950s and…

— Alex Ferguson

Who's destined to be the next world star and collector of Ballon d'Or when Cristiano and Messi stop playing? It's the Frenchman…

— Giorgio Chiellini

We know Messi is the best in the world. That means he is unpredictable, so you have to keep focused.

— Paulo Gazzaniga

I named my dog 'Messi' because Messi is the best in the world, and so is my dog.

— Isco

“If anyone needs a role model for inspiration in any field, then Messi is the Man.”

— Avijeet Das

Messi or Cristiano - Speed? Cristiano. Shot? Cristiano. Dribbling? Messi. Intelligence? Messi. Talent? Messi. Winner is Messi!

— Usain Bolt

I have the advantage of having worked with Messi and Mascherano at Barcelona.

— Gerardo Martino

In the end, it's what a player does on the pitch that counts and Messi has been the best.

— Jordi Alba

I've played against Messi a lot of times, and I've already conceded goals through my legs with him.

— Thibaut Courtois

The only way to stop Messi is to double mark him. One player to stay on him and the other to help…

— Jose Mourinho

Messi scores a goal and celebrates. Cristiano scores a goal and poses like he's in a shampoo commercial.

— Diego Maradona

Messi alone is more dangerous than Real Madrid's attacking trio Ronaldo, Benzema and Bale.

— Diego Simeone

Messi is the best player in the history of football, and that’s why I prefer Barça over Real Madrid.

— Antonio Cassano

Messi, even if technically is same or more, he doesn't have more charisma than Maradona had.

— Gabriel Batistuta

I don't know the parameters for the Ballon d'Or. I only know that Messi deserves to win every trophy.

— Manuel Pellegrini

Zidane told me that since Messi, he had never seen a left foot like mine. I was a little impressed, because Messi…

— Marco Asensio

Messi, there is only one, as there was only one Maradona. You cannot replace players like them.

— Paulo Dybala

At Liverpool, I studied Steven Gerrard all the time and improved my game that way. Here, I absorb all I can from…

— Philippe Coutinho

Messi does incredible things, his stats make you cover your eyes. He cannot be compared to anyone.

— David Villa

Messi is the world's best and gets physically attacked every game but all he ever does is get up and get on…

— David Moyes

I ask myself what I can do to become like Messi and Ronaldo and score 50 or 60 goals in a season.

— Eden Hazard

I can play against a player like Messi; I don't fear anybody. I just play my game.

— Patrice Evra

Messi always makes the right decision, whether it's a pass or a finish. He's a little genius.

— Gary Lineker

I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi. Messi is a genius.

— Diego Maradona

It is clear that Messi is on a level above all others. Those who do not see that are blind.

— Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

If you're speaking of a fantasy player, then it has to be Leo Messi as he's so unpredictable. He's an absolute genius.

— Fabio Capello

I will tell you another thing, we Argentines criticise Messi because we are specialists in criticising what is ours.

— Mario Kempes

To me, Messi, Neymar and Suarez are among the three best players in the world.

— Thiago Silva

PSG's project is to dream bigger, but if you buy Messi, you don't dream bigger - you are bigger!

— Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Messi is one of the best of all, but I'm sure Neymar will get to that level.

— Thiago Silva

Cristiano is better than Messi, without a doubt. He's more of an all-round player

— Usain Bolt

For many players the opportunity to be able to play with Messi represents a huge incentive.

— Quique Setien