Cracks Quote by Diego Simeone

To me, Messi is better than Maradona. I play with him, I see him every day, and to me he is the best.

— Pedro

Maradona has been the best player in history and for me, Messi is even greater than he is.

— Pedro

Messi is always compared to Maradona, but he needs to win the World Cup because if you don't win the World Cup, you can't…

— Andrea Pirlo

He is an exceptional talent. I still think Diego Maradona is the best player I have ever seen but Messi is closing in fast.…

— Ander Herrera

Maradona and Messi played in different times and in different positions. Messi is much more a striker, Diego was all over the entire pitch.…

— Diego Simeone

Messi is the best that's played the game. Streets ahead of Maradona.

— Joey Barton

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

— Gabriel Batistuta

I had an interview and I said Messi is the best player in the world. However, I do not want to compare him with…

— Lorenzo Insigne

Messi is the best player ever. And this is said by someone who has seen Maradona and Pele play.

— Adriano Galliani

Messi is the best player of all time. Better than Pele, better than Maradona and better than anyone else.

— Adriano Galliani

I was a big fan of Maradona growing up and of the current crop Ronaldo is good but Messi is the best I’ve ever…

— Roy Keane

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

— Zico