Pele: “I was at Fifa presenting the Ballon d'Or award on two occasions. Cristiano was close on both occasions, but Messi always had more.”
Marca (Madrid press): “At this point we should all just expect Lionel Messi to set a new record each time he takes to the field.”
Piers Edward (CNN): “Lionel Messi is continually making his case to be regarded as the greatest player in history.”
Pedro Pinto (Balon d'Or presenter): "The best and most exciting footballer on the planet.”
Muslera: "It'd be an honour to join one of the best teams in the world, especially because Messi, for me the best, plays there." [infobae]
@KenTremendous (Michael Schur): “No one is as good at anything as Messi is at soccer.”
David Beckham: "When did I realise it was time to retire? — Probably when Messi was running past me in that home game [laughs]."
@InesSainzG: “When a star like Lionel Messi appears on TV, the whole world stops and, for many, watching the Argentinean becomes a ritual.” @InesSainzG: “His goals, unbelievable dribbling & fantastic passes seem like a story of never-ending magic that he gifts us in every game.” @InesSainzG: “Throughout my career I've had the privilege of interviewing great stars of international sports, but I can confess... (1/2) @InesSainzG: “...that none can compare with the experience I had interviewing the best player in the world.” (2/2)
Marcelo:Messi's the best in the world Keylor Navas:Leo's the best player in the world,he's God's gift! Guti:Messi's the best.Difficult to admit,but it's truth.I like him alot more than Cristiano.
Lionel Messi: “I was out for a long time, but Cristiano has had a great year and he deserved it. I have to congratulate Cristiano and I’ve nothing to complain about. I couldn’t win, but just being here is a reward in itself. It’s only natural that Ronaldo was in tears. It was very emotional for him having his son there at his side. "
Ramires (Chelsea) “I played against many good players like Messi and Ronaldo. I'd say Messi is the hardest. Everyone knows his talent” [cfc]
Mario Kempes (ex-Valencia) “Messi is the best player and has to be paid as such.” [la xarxa]
Pacho Maturana (ex-coach COL): "In our hearts, we all know that Messi is the world's best. He's unique, he does different things." [marca] Maturana (ex-coach COL): "Messi is being compared to the greatest, Pele and Maradona - Ronaldo and Ribery are not. That's the difference."
Caparrós: I would pay anything to have Messi in my team
Marcelo:Messi's the best in the world Keylor Navas:Leo's the best player in the world,he's God's gift! Guti:Messi's the best.Difficult to admit,but it's truth.I like him alot more than Cristiano.
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Messi received a shirt by Pele. "For Messi, with admiration, from your friend"
Courtois (Atletico): “Cristiano is very quick and strong. Messi dominates short spaces and has a brutal change of rhythm. He has a technical shot.”
Ray Hudson: “Genius of geniuses. He's like Doctor Spock — he's out of his Vulcan mind. Absolutely out of this world.”
Bebeto @bebetotetra94 (Ex-Brazil): “Cristiano is having a wonderful season, but for me Lionel Messi is the best player in the world.”
Jorgen Klinsmann: “Lionel Messi is very much the team player, while Cristiano Ronaldo is very ego-driven.”
Giménez (AS): "Messi, veritable orchestra of a man capable of generating moves. Before he just give u time of day, now he’ll fix ur watch."
Eden Hazard (Chelsea) “I can compete with Messi and Ronaldo in the near future. It'll be hard but I accept the challenge.” [hln]
Marcelo:Messi's the best in the world Keylor Navas:Leo's the best player in the world,he's God's gift! Guti:Messi's the best.Difficult to admit,but it's truth.I like him alot more than Cristiano.