The former Al-Wasl head-coach expressed that even though he does not appreciate comparisons, he relishes being compared to his young compatriot.
Retired Argentine footballer, Diego Maradona, has heaped praise over Barcelona’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 and has revealed that he feels great about being compared to the 24-year-old.
The veteran emphasized that the Barca number 10 is one of the best players in the world and to be attributed to him is a beautiful thing.
Maradona claimed that Messi is currently the most brilliant footballer around and that his competitors have no comparison to his skill and talent.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629.
This is not the first time that the World Cup winner has voiced his appreciation for the Rosario native. The legendary attacker is known for finding the time to express his admiration for 'Leo'.
Even when the Brazilian legend, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pele-c40189, took a jibe at Messi, it was Maradona who jumped to the defence of the left-footed striker.
La Pulga has indeed earned the praise he has received. The forward was more than excellent in the recent season. Although La Blaugrana had a poor last season, their star player was better than ever on an individual level.
The Argentine skipper secured his third consecutive Ballon d’Or award this year, a feat achieved by only two players before him.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leo-c22011 broke several records and took his goal-scoring tally to a new level. The Newell’s Old Boys' youth player became the highest goal scorer in Europe as he scored a total of 73 goals in all competitions. Not only did he break Gerd Muller’s record, he also
became the highest goal-scorer in the history of the Azulgrana.
While talking to reporters, the former Argentine national coach was quoted as saying:
"I don't really like comparisons. Nevertheless, the comparison with Messi is a beautiful thing. We are both left-footed, Argentine, and brilliant."
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