Day Quote by Mario Kempes

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

— Gabriel Batistuta

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

— Zico

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

Messi is top but Maradona is another world.

— Fabio Cannavaro

I find it embarrassing when people compare me to Maradona. How can they? There is only one Maradona. People who say this just have…

— Sergio Aguero

What differences were there between Maradona and Platini?

— Michel Patini

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

— Pedro

Diego (Maradona) has filled us with emotions. But between the cracks, without doubt, Messi is better than Maradona.

— Diego Simeone

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 that's played the game. Streets ahead of Maradona.

— Joey Barton