Best football player I played against? I think Messi. He killed us. — Rafael van der Vaart Copy Share Image
I've never seen and nor do I think I will ever see someone with Messi's consistency. — Julen Lopetegui Copy Share Image
I think Messi's is a fantastic attitude and should be the mentality that all top players in the world should adopt. — Luis Enrique Copy Share Image
I think Messi is the best forward in the world. It is very difficult to play against him. But he is not… — Nemanja Vidic Copy Share Image
If he continues like this then I think Messi will be the best player in the history of football. — Xavi Copy Share Image
We don't think of Messi as a speedster. It is his speed of thought that impresses us as much as anything. — Chris Sutton Copy Share Image
Ronaldo could play for Millwall, QPR, Doncaster Rovers or anyone and he'd score a hat-trick. I'm not sure Messi could do it.… — Alex Ferguson Copy Share Image
If Chelsea lose Hazard, I don't know how they could replace him. I couldn't think who they would sign because Hazard is… — Wayne Bridge Copy Share Image
You can put the players on the pitch but they always move and systems change. I think, though, that Messi has to… — Mario Kempes Copy Share Image
I think Messi is an absolute giant in the game. Not so much because of his dribbles and actions. That's why most… — Robin Van Persie Copy Share Image
'Elusive' is the word that immediately springs to mind when I think about Messi's style of play. You think you have an… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
I think now Messi is probably done more than most players. But he is in the same class as Alfredo de Stefano,… — Bobby Charlton Copy Share Image
I am not ashamed to admit that in the games against Barcelona I spent a lot of the time just hoping he… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
