For the first time in his career, Lionel Messi will play against Napoli, which means one of the most pointless and frustrating conversations in world football will be revived: comparing Messi to Diego Maradona. With Leo it is different, it is something else now." Published: 10:40 BST, 28 March 2017 | Updated: 11:22 BST, 28 March 2017. Maradona vs. Messi: A Laughable Comparison John Tilghman Correspondent I November 4, 2010 Comments. Email him: [email protected], Former Wonderkid Freddy Adu Has Signed For His 15th Club, Man United Star Bruno Fernandes Breaks Silence Over Him 'Losing Faith' In Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Harry Maguire Sent Off For England Vs Denmark After A Disastrous 31 Minutes, two of the best footballers of all time alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Pele, Juventus superstar Ronaldo and legendary Brazilian Ronaldo to settle the argument over the two players once and for all. ", Andres Iniesta: "He's the best in history. ", Mario Kempes: "Maradona didn't have a rival, Messi first had Ronaldinho and after Cristiano [Ronaldo] came along to compete. We don't know what Messi's legacy will be yet because he hasn't finished, and recent tax allegations have tarnished his image a little. “Maradona always took charge of the team,” said the former Argentinian national manager Cesar Luis Menotti last year as reported by Telam (via Goal.com). Messi does have better surfaces to compete on but when faced with packed and organised defences, he can somehow trick two or three players in a couple of yards. Unidad Editorial Información Deportiva, S.L.U. In an era where defenders could kick lumps out creative players and get away with it, particularly in Serie A, he never shirked in the presence of hatchet-men during his career, even after Andoni Goikoetxea broke his leg in 1984 and kept him out for the year. When Messi announced his retirement from the national team in 2016, Maradona openly begged him to stick with Argentina, saying: “Messi was abandoned and I don’t want to abandon him. Acceleration: Diego Maradona (91) vs Lionel Messi (91) -- tied, Sprint speed: Diego Maradona (85) vs Lionel Messi (84) -- Maradona, Positioning: Diego Maradona (92) vs Lionel Messi (94) -- Messi, Finishing: Diego Maradona (94) vs Lionel Messi (95) -- Messi, Shot power: Diego Maradona (83) vs Lionel Messi (86) -- Messi, Long shots: Diego Maradona (91) vs Lionel Messi (94) -- Messi, Volleys: Diego Maradona (86) vs Lionel Messi (88) -- Messi, Penalties: Diego Maradona (92) vs Lionel Messi (75) -- Maradona, Vision: Diego Maradona (95) vs Lionel Messi (94) -- Maradona, Crossing: Diego Maradona (87) vs Lionel Messi (88) -- Messi, Free-kick accuracy: Diego Maradona (93) vs Lionel Messi (94) -- Messi, Short passing: Diego Maradona (90) vs Lionel Messi (92) -- Messi, Long passing: Diego Maradona (87) vs Lionel Messi (92) -- Messi, Curve: Diego Maradona (94) vs Lionel Messi (93) -- Maradona, Agility: Diego Maradona (89) vs Lionel Messi (93) -- Messi, Balance: Diego Maradona (98) vs Lionel Messi (95) -- Maradona, Reactions: Diego Maradona (93) vs Lionel Messi (95) -- Messi, Ball control: Diego Maradona (95) vs Lionel Messi (96) -- Messi, Dribbling: Diego Maradona (96) vs Lionel Messi (97) -- Messi, Composure: Diego Maradona (95) vs Lionel Messi (96) -- Messi, Interceptions: Diego Maradona (46) vs Lionel Messi (40) -- Maradona, Heading accuracy: Diego Maradona (67) vs Lionel Messi (70) -- Messi, Defence awareness: Diego Maradona (30) vs Lionel Messi (33) -- Messi, Sliding tackle: Diego Maradona (39) vs Lionel Messi (26) -- Maradona, Standing tackle: Diego Maradona (44) vs Lionel Messi (37) -- Maradona, Jumping: Diego Maradona (80) vs Lionel Messi (68) -- Maradona, Stamina: Diego Maradona (75) vs Lionel Messi (75) -- tied, Strength: Diego Maradona (74) vs Lionel Messi (68) -- Maradona, Aggression: Diego Maradona (76) vs Lionel Messi (48) -- Maradona. He's made the difference in each game for 12 years. He not only defended Messi’s decision, but criticized detractors, like the Argentine Football Federation and Messi’s teammates, for putting too much burden on one player and failing to defend him: “That’s why I am telling him not to come back and take all of the blame. The pictures of Maradona cursing the Rome fans before the 1990 World Cup Final which Argentina lost to West Germany underlined the passion he brought to the cause, even after he had achieved wealth, fame and success beyond anyone's wildest dreams, Maradona celebrates watching his beloved Boca Juniors at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, Messi leads by example by carrying his team with his talent rather than shouting instructions. Even today, fat and middle-aged, he stops traffic wherever he goes in the world. So at first glance the winner should be obvious—it should be Messi—but delve just a little deeper and the truth isn’t that simple. The sensitivity of his feet is incredible. ", David Villa: "I don't think a player like Messi that has spent all this time at the highest level has to win the World Cup to be considered as one of the best in history. It was charismatic too. There’s always a way to use the former Napoli star to discredit Messi.

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