“Messi is undoubtedly a gifted footballer, like Maradona and Pele, and he's playing for the best club side in the world at the moment. He's successful and he's winning trophies, so it's only logical that he'll be voted the best player in the world.” WorldMomentsWinningSidesSuccessfulPlayerClubsLogicalGiftedFootballerTrophiesBest PlayersMessiMaradona Author:Oliver Kahn
“Messi is the great player of this generation, like there were great players in other generations.” PlayerGenerationsThis GenerationMessi Author:Michel Patini
“Player I would like to sign for Internazionale? It's easy, the strongest in Europe at the moment is Lionel Messi, so I would say him. Messi has amazing qualities, he is the best of all, number one. That is unquestiionable.” MomentsEasyNumbersQualityPlayerEuropeStrongestMessi Author:Luis Figo
“For the world of football, Messi is a treasure because he is role model for children around the world.” WorldChildrenRolesFootballModelsTreasureAround The WorldRole ModelsMessi Author:Johan Cruijff
“Who were the best players I had ever played against? Raul, Messi, Zidane.” PlayerBest PlayersMessiZidane Author:Rio Ferdinand
“Cristiano Ronaldo has done massive things in both the Premier League and in the Champions League, but Messi is the best though and I am convinced that next year he will win the Ballon d'Or.” YearsDoneNextWinningConvincedLeagueChampionMassiveNext YearMessiPremier LeagueChampions LeagueCristiano Ronaldo Author:Yaya Toure
“I think Messi is the best forward in the world. It is very difficult to play against him. But he is not only a forward, he is moving everywhere. He is a very good player.” ThinkingWorldPlayMovingDifficultPlayerVery GoodMessi Author:Nemanja Vidic
“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.” KnowsMenFansHe ManReaderHigherBiggerPairsAstonishingWayneMessiCristiano RonaldoRooney Author:Andy Cole
“What Messi brings to a team, no other player can bring. Messi can break a match wide open.” BreakPlayerTeamWideMessi Author:Mauricio Pochettino
“Messi is the best player on the planet and he keeps on improving at Barça, now the best team in the world. What Messi does on and off the pitch is an inspiration for children who dream of becoming a footballer.” WorldChildrenDoeDreamInspirationPlayerTeamPlanetsBecomingBarsImprovingFootballerBest PlayersAnd OffMessiBest Team Author:Novak Djokovic