Book: Diffrent One
Messi with Argentine actress Martina Stoessel
Messi: "Most special hat-trick? Maybe the one against Madrid when we drew 3-3, also because it was my first one." [fcb]
Manny Pacquiao: “Lionel Messi is incredible!”
Miranda: “With Barça, the difference is that they play a more passing style and have game-changing players like Messi and Neymar.”
Vicente del Bosque: "The fact that Spain has won the World Cup in the Messi era has more merit."
Tw Edin Dzeko: "Respect Lionel Mesi!!!"
Magico Gonzalez (ex-player): "Who'd I want in my team, Messi or Ronaldo? Of course I prefer Messi. You just have to see him play." [cope]
Eibar’s Dani García: “Cristiano is a great player but for me, Messi is the number one”.
Luis Suarez on @partidodelas12 “Messi seems to be a spectacular person, very humble, and a great teammate.”
Mourinho: "Messi sacrified himself for the team. He wanted to win, he didn't wanted to be topscorer or MVP. He wanted to make history."
Mourinho: "Messi played in zones that are not his. He had to play so low that he had to cross 2-3 lines. Always had 2-3 players on him.'
Mourinho: "Messi was trying to create something out of nothing for his team. His assist to Di Maria was for example brilliant.'
Mourinho: "If Messi wanted to be the phenomenon we all know he is. he'd just have played up front. close to Higuain, waiting for a chance."
Mourinho: "All my restpect to Messi because he played for his team and this can't be said of all players at this World Cup."
Gunter Netzer (1974 World Cuo winner, West Germany): "He offers a class of spectacle that hasn't been seen for a long time."
Gary Lineker (ex-player) "You gotta see Messi's finish! Bordering on absurd!"
KICKTV: “It really doesn't matter how many people you put in front of him.”
Mingma Sherpa: “Messi is a fantastic player. He’s very well known throughout the world.” [fcb]
Queiroz (coach Iran): This is a fantastic opportunity for us to face a team that plays with that player (Messi) who is not human.
Tw Bar Rafaeli (Model) : "One word. Messi"
Pep Guardiola: “I feel sorry for those who want to compete for Messi's throne — it’s impossible, this kid is unique.”
Fernanda Lima (model) “Whoever has Messi on their team, has great potential to play in a final. He's a great idol.” [la nacion]
Buffon (Juventus): "Ballon d'Or? For me, Ribery is the front-runner. And although Ronaldo has the edge now, Messi is still the best." [sky]
Javier Zanetti (Ex-Inter): "Messi is a wonderful human being. I lived with him at the national team. He's open, very friendly and modest."
Capello (ex-coach Milan -Madrid): "World's best player? Messi, no doubt. Ronaldo is the best player in Madrid. No one does what Messi does."
Capello: "Neymar is more creative than Ronaldo, but he's still far from Messi, who's at another level. Neymar needs time, he's still young."
Marquinhos (@marquinhos_m5) “Messi is a phenomenon, the best in the world, and he is playing at a high level.” [marca]
Gullit (ex-Milan) “Messi and Ronaldo are great players who play at the same time. We should be fortunate to see them play.”
Eduardo Galeano (Uruguayan Writer): “I like Messi, because he doesn’t think he’s Messi.”
Ion Fiz (Designer, @_ionfiz) on @ellarguero “I prefer Messi's fashion, although I prefer not to comment on Cristiano's fashion.”
Cavani (PSG) “Barça are one of the best teams in the world and Messi is one of the best players in the world. It's a pleasure to play them.”
Rossi (7-time MotoGP world champion): "Told new Inter president to buy Messi? Well, I was joking, but would be a good thing..." [pc]
Fernanda Lima: “Messi is responsible and ethical. He has all the qualities of a great sporting example for our children.”
Pirlo: As long as Messi & Ronaldo are around, it’s a two-horse race. Actually, make that one, because Ronaldo always finishes 2nd
Pelé: “In terms of the role on the team, Messi is the one with the most similar style to mine.”
Pelé: “Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic are the most similar. Ribery's a classic winger. Messi simply can't be compared with anyone.” [fifa magazine]
Eusèbio [in 2013]: “Cristiano is at a very high level, but Lionel Messi is the best player in the world.”
Arda Turan: "Leo is the best, an alien. The best in football history, on par with Maradona & not even finished yet. I respect him a lot"
Moura (PSG) “I've been obsessed with the way Messi plays. I think he's the best player in the world, above all the rest.” [as]
Moura: “We must be realistic and Messi is the best. There is a Brazil-Argentina rivalry but we're a football country.”