Messi quotes
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"For me, Lionel Messi is quite clearly the best player ever. It’s a pleasure to put myself against him and when I finish my career it’s something I can look back on and know I’ve tested myself against the very best."
"Messi is the best that's played the game. Streets ahead of Maradona."
"Regular readers will know I'm a fan of (Cristiano) Ronaldo, and an even bigger fan of the man who's assumed his mantle with quite astonishing success, Wayne Rooney. But Messi is on a higher plain than even that pair."
"Messi is the best player in the world. If he's not already, he'll be the best footballer of all time."
"Messi is much more than being clever. He is a genius who reserves all his expressiveness for football."
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"I've been watching Messi for some time now, and his ability to decide games and keep possession of the ball is amazing."
"Whoever Barcelona are playing, you're just interested to watch because Messi's playing."