Argentina Quote by Mario Kempes

Striker Sandro Wagner is very strong, a true No. 9, who really made his mark playing with Germany in the Confederations Cup.

— Lothar Matthaus

Mario Mandzukic works so hard for his team. He's not only a No. 9 but also runs behind the defenders and drops into midfield.

— Lothar Matthaus

Argentina have always produced very good players, and mine is just another name on the list.

— Mario Kempes

Argentina is immensely better with him than without him. They should be proud to have Messi in their national team.

— Jordi Alba

Sergio Martinez is doing his job and I'm trying to do my part, and we want to be able to get some spotlight in…

— Marcos Maidana

[Lionel Messi] is great in any position.

— Neymar

I remember Arsene Wenger very well from our time in Japan. I like the way his teams play, with an offensive mentality - it…

— Zico

I've seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentinian football and his name is Messi... He's a leader and is offering classes…

— Diego Maradona

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

He was always brilliant, but when Pep Guardiola started to use him as a 'false' No. 9, he got even better. It's impossible to…

— Frank Rijkaard

I feel good next to Zlatan. He is a player of great class. He scares opponents because he can score at any moment.

— Edinson Cavani

Diego Simeone is a great manager.

— Robert Pires