Pep Guardiola's thoughts on whether Messi is the Greatest of All-Time 👀

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Pep Guardiola had his say on Lionel Messi's status in the history of football after the Argentine played a starring role in Argentina's World Cup win.
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[@yellowscarlightningscream8347]

I got to experience the entire career of Lionel Messi and it makes me proud.

[@badabing8884]

Probably still has at least 2 years left at international level and club (Europe) IMO.

[@RJ-dw4jw]

Thats great and all but can one really he "proud" of another mans achievements that involves kicking a bag of air across grass?

[@tubbeyt]

@@RJ-dw4jw found the american

[@RJ-dw4jw]

@@b.t4604 Theres a difference between being happy for someone as a result of what they've accomplished and being proud yourself because of what another has achieved, it makes no sense unless you yourself attributed to it. Leos coaches and teammates are the only ones who should be proud.

[@pollos1]

@@RJ-dw4jwalright american. should michael jordan be proud of throwing a ‘bag of air’ across a court?

[@kashd4668]

People forget he's 35 years old - and he's still plays football better than anyone else! And people forget how good he was in his prime - he was a monster! There never was , and there will never be, anyone as good as him!

[@Cyrus-rodn45]

There will be someone better than him

[@ilyateev_ilyass]

@@rtbt12 but messi will in the too at least

[@3bladeninja21]

And thats one of the major differences between him and Ronaldo. At this age Ronaldo can be a liability. Slow the game down. If he's not scoring he holds the team back. While Messi at this age can sit back and pull the strings, have play go through him and still be the main focal point in attack without scoring. That's the difference. That's the levels. Ronaldo fanboys don't see that.

[@ethanjfit]

Completely agree everyone said this about maradona there will always be someone better

[@njkel.8714]

No ones better than leo another one better than him wont come for a long time yall saying scoring 90 goals a season doing crazy drivbles and passes is simple that someome will do it

[@ollie-pn1ql]

Lionel Messi is undeniably the greatest of all time. 🐐

[@Alphoric]

Until someone like Alvarez gets older and becomes the goat from learning from players like messi just like what messi did with maradona

[@timbucktwo8528]

@@Alphoric Mbappe is the only current player who could 'statistically' eclipse him.

[@ollie-pn1ql]

@@timbucktwo8528 In the future statistically anything is possible, but i don't think we'll ever see pure talents like Messi, Maradona, Pele, R9 or Ronaldinho again.

[@realeyesrealisereallies97]

@@ollie-pn1ql lol Mbappe banged a hat trick in the final at 23...

[@sb6482]

did you even listen to what Pep said. and then you say ‘undeniably’ ffs

[@sundarsingh92]

I would say Messi not only scored goals but also produced absolute magic by his dribbling, creating, changing the tempo of the beautiful game.

[@FlaminggMoe]

That's why he's the greatest. Not a great striker or great passer or great dribbler. Great at every thing. Such a complete game

[@grandadneal8114]

Agree maradona was great but lazy only played for himself, pele was simply a goalscorer like Ronaldo is but messi sees the goal but sets up others if his path to goal is closed down. No doubt the greatest and I've seen all of the above mentioned play

[@devrsingh854]

Beautiful freekicks too

[@HtutWin]

Yes. Although I'm a ronaldo fan, his prowess in all these areas proves why he is the GOAT. The ultimate dynamo. He can do it all.

[@bettingvision538]

@@grandadneal8114 play for himself ...in 1986 WC 5 goala and 5 assist. You are lazy to check facts

[@joshk2779]

We are so honored to be in a period that messi exists, he's absolute magic

[@jackbauerqqq]

Haha do you feel so honored about seeing a player on tv?

[@tomharrison5771]

NPC mindset

[@nb9797]

Have some self respect man

[@KrishFIFA]

@@jackbauerqqq Npc. Don’t you understand how lucky we are to witness Messi play

[@AliMarley]

@@jackbauerqqq Ooo lookie here! I found a degen!

[@AbhishekChaudhary-uq4xo]

Guardiola is like that proud father/big brother who has seen his kin achieve all.

[@bigceazer]

yeah all of his 'sons', xavi, ineista, bosquets, piquet, puyol, messi have all won world cups. he must feel like a proud father.

[@ursula3438]

@@bigceazer He also coached all the German Bayern players who won in 2014: Lahm, Boateng, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Götze, Müller, Neuer.

[@ursula3438]

@@bigceazer And Alvarez is also his player.

[@wiz3010]

He even predicted they would win in October which is crazy

[@CE77777]

@@ursula3438history repeats itself

[@youman5079]

Watching Messi win the World Cup is like football has been complete

[@hhumca]

The fact that at 35yrs in some games with PSG he plays better than Neymar and Mbappe is insane.

[@leearchibald7064]

Most games let's be honest. Mbappe is a great goal scorer but he's not a great player. Messi was still the only player in Europe for a while this season to have more than 10 goals and 10 assists. He is smashing it this season with PSG

[@jessehammond8944]

He’s definitely NOT better than Mbappe or Neymar at PSG

[@boobrancher]

How many goals did he score in the 21/22 season 🤔

[@alexandercookie5987]

@@jessehammond8944 he is! only dumb people dont see that

[@yes-wh1zj]

@@boobrancher 11, just for psg, as a playmaker, he already has more this season.

[@gohumberto]

18 years of consistent brilliance. EIGHTEEN YEARS STRAIGHT !!!

[@BD-cu2pg]

Love him, legend of the game, but let’s not exaggerate. He started being brilliant by 2008. 14 years, onto 15. 18 is pushing it

[@Thomas-fr1jk]

@@BD-cu2pg Encara messi was in April 2007 bro

[@taskmaster9891]

@@BD-cu2pg Watch him vs Juventus at the age of 17. He owned that team full of legendary players dude

[@siddhantjhaveri]

@@BD-cu2pg since 2008 he just unleashed the ultimate goalscoring genius, under Guardiola. Before that he was already Maradona 2.0 from the day he made his debut.

[@TheDYNAMITE001]

@@BD-cu2pg to be fair Ronaldo started the era, Messi ended it (and the debate too)

[@ns1208]

Messi is adored by all of his mentors,teammates,even rivals..He has some best friendships with other players..His humility & not comparing himself to others is what makes him the greatest.He wanted to win the World cup for his country not even for himself.He is the best.

[@zeo4481]

Guardiola always knew Messi was the best ,ever since he took over Barcelona,he could see how much better Messi was despite people like Xavi, Iniesta and Puyol being there as well. It's for the average football fan that the World Cup proves his greatness,but for people that have been following football for more than a decade at least this is no question. Messi is by far the best, certainly in his time and possibly in history.

[@ObeseGorilla229]

Second of his time, second in history

[@edikanakpabio6583]

@@ObeseGorilla229 second to who

[@abdullahmua]

@@ObeseGorilla229 second to who?

[@thatkidkawaii1965]

@@abdullahmua you know who 😏

[@abdullahmua]

@@thatkidkawaii1965 Oh Messi. He's competing against himself now huh?

[@hwanohchung]

The first time I saw Messi playing was when he played at U-20 World Cup. The moment I saw him playing I had a feeling that he is something else. I have never seen anyone like him before. I was so excited to see how his career was going to unfold. This World Cup trophy marks the pinnacle of his career and it sums up all the debates regarding who is the GOAT. Messi will be remembered forever. What a blessing to have him in our era.

[@RobTi]

Same here. The first time I saw Messi was on TV in 2005 when he played in the youth World Cup. From the very first moment he had the ball he already looked special. I began watching his games and witness his career unfold over the years. In 2014 I felt bad for him and his team after Argentina lost in the final and he received so much criticism as a result of it, especially when he said he would retire from international competitions. Watching him last week cheer with his teammates as they won the World Cup made me emotional and tear up. It is a perfect outcome to his career.

[@illuminaughtybynature6506]

I remember the first games for Barca.. Assist Ronaldinho(to see him in his younger years and prime was something else a.. Greatest in skills) .. Messi goal.. The rest is the History of the Greatest Footballer of all times.

[@dinant12345]

Hwanoh What Messi did won was 30% Corrupt, He always get protecting from the referee, he got 5 penalty this world cup, and not in thé World Cup everywhere. Just thé ballon dor in 2010 Sneijder was by far thé best player that season but Messi won. Just like 2012 and 2019…

[@andykurmann6500]

@@dinant12345 wat do you mean by 2012 and 2019?? You can still argue about 2010..but about 2012??..91 calendar goals in a year is not enough to win the Ballon D'or?? And we all know how much Barca sucked in 2018/19.. still he was able to win the league and a Copa del Rey with them..and it wasn't that he won that year by a big margin..van dijk was only 6 votes behind and it got very close... just a stat so that you know..since Neymar left..most goals for Barca in the UCL..Messi - 37..Own GoaLs -9.. Suarez - 8..get it now?? And he was winning the pichichi and the European shoe all along while racking tons of assists.. give it a rest already!

[@desmondachocky537]

@@dinant12345 Cry harder!

[@CYP0]

No doubt he had a hand in making Messi who he is today.

[@bigceazer]

without a doubt.

[@mayrokspsn9068]

Not really Messi is Talented by nature

[@GLOBE_TALKS]

@@mayrokspsn9068yeah but still messi attained his peak in peps time

[@SuziesAshes10]

I'd say the opposite in fact. Messi was too good. He was doing it no matter who the manager.

[@ursula3438]

@@mayrokspsn9068 Maradona had the same natural talent. What makes Messi better is the La Masia training and the mentoring from Xavi, Iniesta and Pep.

[@pinealdreams1064]

What swings it for me is that Messi is the mostall-round player I've ever seen. His passing range and ability is as good as Zidane or Xavi. His finishing as good as Pele. His dribbling as good as Maradona. His first touch is as good at Cruyff's. He's every GOAT rolled into one absolute monster player.

[@fpsqt]

Uh ... No. The most all-around player in history is Pelé. He had a score of 9/10, at least, in EVERY. SINGLE. ASPECT. Of the game: - Finishing from BOTH feet (I repeat, BOTH) from inside the box - Finishing from BOTH feet from outside the box - Headers ( supernatural impulsion ) - Speed ( Could run 100m in less than 11s ) - Assists - Driblling - Inventing moves that inspired others to copy and perfect it ( Still no one attempted to do one-twos with opponents legs though ) - Free Kicks - Ball domination, especially with his chest - Robustness (the man was built like a tank) - Goal scoring ( best goal participation average per official game played BY FAR, 1.41 vs 1.25 from Messi ) In ALL aspects above, Pelé got a 9/10 score, minimum. I reckon Messi can receive a 10 regarding finishing with his LEFT foot and dribbling, and maybe a 9 in assists and free kicks, but the other aspects he's like a 6 or 7. He can't do headers, he's not particulary robust (he's frail, of course that doesn't impact much on his play because nowadays players are waaaay more protected from murderous tackles than in the 60s), he didn't WOW the world with inventing new moves like Pelé did ... Messi is an amazing player, the best I've seen in my 46 years of age, but he's SPECIALIZED in a few areas of the game. NOT an overall guy, not by any means.

[@KronenR]

@@fpsqt lol not even close

[@pete3953]

@@KronenR So fpsqt provides a detailed response, with specifics, to support his argument for Pele being the GOAT and you can't do any better than ....no he's not. Puerile.

[@KronenR]

​@@pete3953 yes he is not, if you had more than 2 neurons you don't need more arguments than that. He was the greatest of his time but declaring a player the GOAT that played when football was underdeveloped is one of the most stupid things I have ever heard.

[@pete3953]

@@KronenR So Ben Hogan or Jack Nicklaus can't be the greatest golfer of all time because golf "was underdeveloped" in their eras. Likewise Rod Laver in tennis. Or how about Eddie Merckx....who everyone who knows cycling will say is the greatest cyclist of all time. No wait, cycling was underdeveloped when he was in his prime so count him out. Likewise 30 years from now Messi can't possibly be considered as one of the greatest of all time because today's football will look "underdeveloped" in the future. You are talking nonsense.

[@j.carlos3729]

The stats speak for themselves. People often make the argument that the days of Pelé and Maradona were physically a bigger challenge, but I’d argue the mental challenge in this era of social media should be accounted as well. Messi was critiqued heavily (even by his own country man) and other media that he was not the man to lead Argentina to international trophies. The amount of pressure was monumental. To retire in 2016 from international football , come back and then win 3 international trophies including the most prestigious one the World Cup is simply unmatched in football history. To complete the game of football with these accolades you can not conclude anything other that Messi is indeed the greatest footballer of all time. Edit: Pelé is an iconic player, who set the standard for future evolution. However the World Cups he participated in and won in 1958, 1962 and 1970 only had a format of 16 competing teams. It wasn’t until the World Cup in 1982 in Spain that the format was changed to 24 teams. Not taking anything away from his achievements, but you could find a point of ‘critique’ in any era.

[@ollie-pn1ql]

This is a very good point. Never crossed my mind

[@fragr33f74]

Forget the stats. Just watch the man play! Great points in your comment tho lol

[@rkoes]

This is a good statement!

[@lewisa5825]

Along with the fact Messi plays against actual athletes, Pele and Maradona played against people who drunk pints and smoked before matches

[@McfcGalore]

Messi never retired at 32 wtf are u on about mate?

[@edtcreative]

Messi plays chess, while everyone else is playing snakes and ladders

[@iubitnunes]

Snakes & ladders!? 🤣🤣🤣 That's a new one

[@RayuWasTaken]

I think you meant checkers but what you said is far better mate 😂

[@mirkys130]

What does that actually mean

[@iubitnunes]

@@RayuWasTaken 🤣🤣no he meant snakes & ladders. When I read it i remembered a snakes & ladders board I once played on. & thought this is what other players are playing when Messi is playing chess🤣🤣🤣& then they think they are better than him.

[@RayuWasTaken]

@@iubitnunes goddamn, you're right bro😂😂 Messi's on a different playing field!😂

[@Tsuntsu86]

Take your eye off Messi even for a minute and you lose that’s how good he is. He’s a constant threat and can never be left to roam. GOAT

[@305Solo]

To put his greatness into perspective, it’s been 10 years since his record-setting 91 goals in a calendar year. Even at the age of 35 where he’s lost some of his pace and acceleration, he’s managed to evolve his game and still be exceptional, especially on the biggest stage 🐐

[@ousmanjallow7866]

Yep🤧

[@Jesseg-rj6xf]

91 goals when la liga at the time was the weakest at defense and only had two teams: real and Barca

[@305Solo]

@@Jesseg-rj6xf call it whatever you like, the most Ronaldo ever managed was about 68 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@markramos715]

@@Jesseg-rj6xf call it whatever you like, it doesn't change the fact that ronaldo will never win a world cup

[@masudbillah6196]

​@@Jesseg-rj6xf And still no player in la liga or in the whole world came close to his record. Not even your idol who played in the same league at the same time.

[@robmichael8136]

When he said "he's the best", look at the way he smiled and choked up on his words while thinking about how great he believes Messi is. That says it all.

[@RoyalChallengerofBangalore]

Pep made Haaland great but it was Messi who made Pep great 🐐

[@AkuTukangKomen]

The moment i've been waiting for. Since i know him since World Cup 2010, i admire Messi as Magician in Football and im right. Before lift that World Cup, Messi has suffered a lot while in Argentina uniform. Starting from the 2014 World Cup Final defeat to Germany. Then it was followed by losing to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America. At that time he wanted to retire from the Argentina national team, but I always believed he would come back. After returning, he again tasted the bitterness of the 2018 World Cup defeat to France (Because France was in extraordinary performance at that time) and the subsequent defeat at the 2019 Copa America against Brazil. And finally, since Lionel Scaloni managed the team, Argentina managed to prove to the world once again. That they are the best team in the world. By winning the 2021 Copa America Trophy for the victory against Brazil and the 2022 Finalissima over Italy. And that beautiful story ended when they won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. And with that, the best fairy tale in football history is done. No matter what happen in future or sometning else like that, im always Admire Messi as the true G.O.A.T. of the Century Thank you, Leo😇 Thank you, La Pulga❤️‍🔥 Thank you, Argentina🇦🇷 Thank you for the best fairy tale ever🥲

[@theChilest]

I totally forgot that he retire from the Selección Argentina after the defeat in Copa América Centenario (I'm chilean btw). Imagine that future where he never comes back!!

[@TONERDACHS]

🥰👍

[@graduke1]

I wouldn't even say they are the best team in the world right now. A peak france would obliterate that Argentina team! That's nothing to take away from the achievement but in footballing history this Argentina side aren't exactly top class.That's perhaps why the Argentinians are going crazy. If you are the best and know it.. you just accept it as normal!!! No big deal!

[@treysalmon640]

@@graduke1 They going crazy because it’s been 36 years since they last won the World Cup buddy what do you expect not to also mention their economic turmoil they have something to find joy in rn

[@graduke1]

@@treysalmon640 well...Spain haven't won it ever...when they first won it but they didn't go crazy over it because they knew they were by far the best team around at that time ...same with barca in the champions league with xavi, iniesta and Co. They are going crazy because this team has surpassed expectations! It is the unique circumstances of this being messiest last opportunity and an average , well coached, hardworking team winning it that I think is the main reason...and notvonly that it is thex1st world cup since 1986. They were very close in 2014 so it's not as if they haven't got close. It is the Messi factor and the religious fervour surrounding messiest last attempt. I don't believe this outpouring of devotion is just because it is the first word cup since 1986. For an old bugger like me it doesn't feel that long ago...believe me.

[@bontempo1271]

You need to have watched Messi play for some years to realise he is a phenomenon. What's most enjoyable, is that despite the unbelievable ability, it didn't give him a cheat code to just walk through it, he always had to play his game to achieve his outcome. He knows every corner of football, both the physics and the mental, and he incorporated that into his chess like strategy when playing. He is a man without doubts of his control and precision, his only remaining task was how to be in the position to unleash it. It's like a magnetic force toward the goal, it's incredibly difficult to stop it. And if you don't understand that he is born god tier, then watch him play as a tiny little kid. It's the same player.

[@mandaussi]

Beautiful

[@theavengers.]

Definitely now even more finally after waiting since young 🐐

[@johnarterton8470]

Lionel Messi is like John wick who came back to win it all

[@lemax2980]

🔥

[@Where_has_the_sanity_gone]

😄 🤣 quality 👌 👏 he sure is

[@thebatmanchannel7503]

This guy went from having his worst ever season at PSG last season to now being the best player in the world again and winning the WC, this is…LONGEVITY ladies and gentlemen

[@writamchatterjee4676]

Just close your eyes and see he hadn't went to anywhere.

[@riptits2894]

ROFL you mean had an oil sheik buy him a world cup. they didn't win it legit.

[@wakaman94]

There’s a certain magic involved with Messi that I’ve only seen one other player come close to displaying in my lifetime. That’s ronaldinho. The difference is Messi has been very consistent for far longer. I doubt we’ll ever see someone like that again but I hope I’m wrong. Those of us who grew up on them both were blessed to have witnessed not one, but two iconic stars that truly embody what it means when we say the beautiful game. I hope people get to experience something like this again in the future.

[@tonymontanatv_]

Deep inside you know Pep is chuffed to bits about Messi lifting the WC. Their partnership at Barca can never be matched ❤🔥

[@mautaylor8230]

I grew up with Maradona and I thought there will be nobody like him in terms of pure talent and love to the game. But Messi is not only as good as Maradona inside the pitch, he is also a great example for the people of how to manage th be succesful and humble at the same time

[@IOSFREAKS1234]

i mean come on .. maradona would not even be able to compete in todays standards , watch the games back then , the defenders look like slow clowns

[@user-bi5nw4vp6t]

​@@IOSFREAKS1234Lol..That's like saying Messi's career would never be 1 year long with those tackles Maradona recieved

[@IOSFREAKS1234]

@@user-bi5nw4vp6t its common knowledge , the level of professionalism and physical form is way above back in those days

[@user-bi5nw4vp6t]

@@IOSFREAKS1234 Maradona played against Baresi, Matheus,Maldini etc. Name one single player now who is in the level of those?? And only thing that developed is tactics in defense. Messi play in a time he has lot of top players in his team,,and average in opponents team. Maradona played in a time when every team had superstars and not a defensive friendly era. Also the foul was way way harder. It took 6 Copa finals to win one for Messi. Maradona is whole another level compared to whoever played the game.

[@nebunudesalam8191]

@@user-bi5nw4vp6t Van Djik and don't tell me that he isn't. He was that one that almost won the ballon d'or against Messi, not like Canavaro for 6 WC games...

[@Epsilon04]

Just had a child, if one day I’m a grandfather I’m so happy I’ll be able to tell them I saw Messi. Will never be another like him with the full package of football ability but also the killer instinct in terms of mass numbers( goals + assists) to go with it

[@LoveThyAnimals]

One of the most brilliant highlights of my life was to watch Lionel Messi play football ❤

[@montell_7]

The stats says so,trophies,achievements and eyes back it too. 🐐.

[@vale-dh5st]

The stats say pele is better. The trophies do as well.

[@aashirhdhd6056]

@@vale-dh5st yea if i count my highschool goals i too had more than pele

[@mezomoza7]

I saw live his hattrick against real Madrid, his goal against Getafi, and his handball against Espanyol which almost stole the title from Real Madrid. The kid did all what mature Maradona did, but at a much earlier age, better and more effecient

[@airixxxx]

Not to take anything from Messi, but Maradona did it in a quarter final World Cup match against England, a super heated derby with all the Falklands/Malvinas war folklore behind.

[@TheCinderellaman10]

Messi's game is still top notch at world level and he is 35, that is incredible 👏

[@paparazzi.IndianFootball]

Messi has always been the GOAT! It's just that people who needed World Cup tag now have started acknowledging that

[@naazahs9045]

Nope, just like the salty hypocrites that they are they've changed the goalposts yet again. Maradona this Pele that, whatever is needed to discredit Messi. Don't bother yourself with them, they're pretending to be blind and you know what the saying goes about those pretending to be asleep/blind.

[@ItsShaggy3]

@@naazahs9045 who listens to them anyway.

[@boobrancher]

Messi fans are funny

[@eufrosniad994]

@@naazahs9045 You do realize that there are more pressing personal and world issues than determining who is the greatest at kicking a ball around between two posts, right? You make it sound as if people are dishonouring a great man who has done much for society or something 😏

[@shaquillethomas1544]

@@boobrancher go tell your overrated Ronaldo to score a world Cup knock out goal fool🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@kaipelekanos6948]

He’s the best by a country mile. It’s not even just about stats just watch him, nobody plays like him. He’s one of the best goal scorers, passers, dribblers and set piece takers we’ve ever seen. Usually players excel at one whilst he’s constantly at the top of every attacking metric. The bloke is an alien

[@johndurrer7869]

It was always “Messi or Ronaldo”. Now it is “Messi or Maradona”. Those two are in a class of their own. With Ronaldo and Pele behind them

[@MrDvaz]

do not even bring ronaldo in the conversation ....he is not even close to MESSI and on top of that ..he is not a good human being..it is all about him and only him...even his celebration is rehearsed.....he lives in front of a mirror admiring himself....while MESSI goes to the local super market with his family dressed like a regular guy..acting like a regular guy while being a real human down to earth guy! HOPE he comes back for the next World Cup even if it is for 30 minutes per game!

[@shreyshah1048]

The 🐐.

[@ghaniabid]

I'm 50 and have been in the Maradona camp for a long time, I recall the 86 WC, the Napoli titles. But now I have to concede Messi has become the player Maradona was, a true number 10 that can own and win a game at international level. At Barcelona Messi was the cutting edge that consistently put the ball in the back of the net, without Iniesta and Xavi at International level he was not as effective. In Qatar 2022 he shifted his game subtly from a false 9 to a true 10, in the mould of Platini, Zidane, Maradona and it worked. Maradona had more personal challenges and burned very bright between 1985-89, but lets not forget Maradona also featured in 4 World Cups, 82,86,90,94 and should have been selected in 78' when he was the best young player in Argentina, so he did have longevity, he was just not supported by the sports science and discipline demanded of footballers today. I think thats where the difference lies, Maradona had an uncanny natural talent with the ball, outspoken, unpredictable, a leader but lacked the patient, disciplined, stoic calm which surrounds Messi. Out of the two, Maradona just edges it with his natural ability and leadership but I feel Messi has the advantage on total focus & discipline probably helped with a stable family life, which enabled him to win a WC when most players are retiring. Leadership has come to Messi at a later age through experience & achievements and is the main reason he lifted the WC at 35 not 31 or 27. Maradona was born with a leader which is why he lifted the WC at age 26.

[@MeMe-td1ye]

Game is better now. Yesterday's players wouldn't cut it

[@bettingvision538]

@@MeMe-td1ye bullshit! Yesterday's players would adapt. For example look at Wilt CHamberlain in NBA, he was a physical monster and would dominate every era. There is zero difference btw talent of Maradona and Messi and Diego would adapt easily.

[@MeMe-td1ye]

@@bettingvision538 wrong. Ppl are bigger, stronger & faster. Technique is better. Stars from past would be on bench today..

[@JSamad]

Pele played at a time where players had other part time jobs. Maradona played a couple of high level years and dipped. No one faced the level of competition that Messi did, as long as he did, and stayed on top. He's been at the top (alongside Ronaldo) for +15 years, no one in the history of football has done that. People that think Pele or Maradona are better than Messi are swayed by nostalgia.

[@bettingvision538]

@@MeMe-td1ye yes that's why for example Sotomayor record is 30 years old ... in terms of talent, physical ability there is no difference

[@jandjemal6571]

no one will reach this man's record absolute alien thank you messi 🙏🏼

[@sanjitgill9429]

Mbappé will shatter his record

[@jandjemal6571]

@@sanjitgill9429 in your dreams mate

[@jandjemal6571]

@@sanjitgill9429 He's 24 and still hasn't won a balondor are you having a laugh

[@MrYinkster]

@@jandjemal6571 mbappe could be like hazard. who knows

[@shaquillethomas1544]

@@MrYinkster hazard isn't better than messi

[@weightwhat_]

I first saw Messi wearing 30 at Barca along side Ronaldinho and Eto absolute beast and it’s history since his debut 🔥

[@osiris7945]

that’s how football expert would say about a player. normal audiences judge a player based on their titles won, the tactical mind would appreciate the talent on the pitch regardless he won something or not. and it so fortunate to see the talent like messi won the highest prize in football. its just a cherry on top for what he has already done in football.

[@deepaknambisan3251]

Pep understands the nuance in attempting to answer this question. Much like Jordan/LeBron I always feel the best answer (such as it is) is along the lines of “he might be the best player ever but it’s an unanswerable question and you can spin it different ways depending on your personal preferences, what you value more, etc.” Doesn’t mean it’s not an interesting question though! (Always!) 🙏🏾

[@Enthusiast230]

Personally Jordan is the goat. I only actually started watching basketball last year, so my opinion is most definitely skewed, but from my understanding Jordan is the goat. Definition of greatness in a person: Greatness is a concept of a state of superiority affecting a person or object in a particular place or area. Greatness can also be attributed to individuals who possess a natural ability to be better than all others. Personally, I feel that Jordan is the goat, because unlike Jordan, LeBron isn't the undisputed goat of his era. Sure, it's widely agreed LeBron is the best of his era. Even I believe that. However there are a select group of people, casuals who have only started watching basketball this year, who have argued that Steph is the goat of the LeBron/Steph era. However MJ is the undisputed goat of his era, no one can touch him, and everybody would agree. MJ played in arguably the most star-studded era too, most of the HOFers are from MJ's era. How about that for superiority? Additionally, I think we can all agree that MJ didn't work as hard as LeBron to get to where he is. Yeah, MJ is an athlete, and it takes an immense level of dedication to be the best in your field, however it can be argued that MJ is more physically gifted than LeBron. MJ had a higher vert, was faster, and was relatively strong for his frame. MJ partied, smoked, drank, and yet he still dominated in the most physically demanding era. How about that for being naturally better than others? MJ was also more influential on the court . MJ averaged 30 in an era that prioritised defence. An era with the three point like being less prominent. An era that wasn't that prolific scoring wise. He scored a higher percentage of points for his team in his prime than LeBron has in his respective prime. MJ has a better scoring average, and his points mattered more. MJ was also amazing defensively, hell he won dpoty in an era that prioritised defence. Doesn't that speak volumes on how great he was? Superiority at its finest. MJ had a better prime. MJ had a better individual prime than LeBron. In MJ's individual prime, he averaged 35.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists. Jordan won the dunk contest, all star MVP, scoring title, steals title, dpoty title, and most importantly, a regular season MVP. In the post season, despite losing to the pistons, MJ was the best player of the series, averaging 38 points, 7.8 assists, and 6.2 rebounds. Losing to the second best team in rhe post season isn't something to be ashamed of. LeBron's best individual season was in 2007,when LeBron averaged 30, 7.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists. Statistically inferior to MJ's imo. LeBron didn't win an MVP, dpoty, or a scoring title, but he did drag a god awful Cavs team to the finals , so he deserved some props for that. MJ also had a better prime regarding team success, considering how his team won the best winning record of all time, at that time. MJ also three peated twice, so it's apparent whose team was more dominant. MJ is also more influential off the court as of right now. His shoe line is more successful and influential, and well he owns 90 percent of an NBA team, so he's still influencing the league through the hornets even though he isn't playing. You could also argue that MJ is more popular as an individual. Even though MJ doesn't use social media, his name is arguably still more well known than LeBron's, which is insane. Personally, before I got into basketball, I didn't know who LeBron, or Steph was. I only knew of Steph, Kobe and Jordan. This doesn't influence anything, as it's an objective take, but I feel that I just had to put it out there. I welcome any arguments or debates. Please be kind and don't go straight to insulting me though. Thanks

[@Enthusiast230]

The only argument LeBron has is longevity and versatility. The versatility argument is stupid , as if versatility was truly that important in deciding who's the better player, Westbrook and Simmons are better than Steph. Longevity wise, while LeBron has more seasons in the NBA, MJ retired at 40. If LeBron is able to play at a high level when he's older than 40, then we can have something to talk about.

[@NoName-xc6cg]

This answer is correct but it's not as interesting as stating "he is the best"

[@issi529]

@@Enthusiast230 It seems that your arguments are a little bit too much in favor of Jordan. I mean he was amazing but Lebron is indeed much more consistent and is also overall statistically better. I get your point imo their both goats but Lebron is slightly better imo. He won rings with different teams too.

[@deepaknambisan3251]

@@NoName-xc6cg this 100%

[@robertcornelius8056]

Messi was outstanding . Great leader , playmaker and ultimately was the factor that clinched the World Cup for Argentina

[@RazeluxeMeitzen7]

Im just happy that i watched messi and surely i can tell about him to my children in the future the same as my father always told me about maradona and all the old legends

[@ajonbeckham8061]

Maradona and pele played in a different era. Messi doing unbelievable at 35 in new era

[@al7abab]

I remember Messi"s first game Messi"s first tittle, Messi's first classic wasso amazing and my internet wasso bad, that every time I connect he scored already. I didn't see any of his goals live but she the results at the end LOl it was so amazing watching his career and all the years I really enjoyed Messi

[@forsakenbanksy1269]

Let it be known we lived in the time of Achilles. Let it be known we lived in the time of Messi.

[@pbsuite]

Pep has said it forever He is the GOAT

[@DraCaryyss]

Without a shadow of doubt He is the GOAT pple who tried to cancel him by bringing the argument hasn't won anything international are hiding in caves forever 😂

[@dawoodibrahim3394]

Nah they would be found easily in the caves they most likely underground now😭

[@parthsarda2793]

Pep Guardiola has been saying Messi as the goat since 2009

[@unalson9514]

I am following Messi since 2004 and Argentina since 1994 (BatiGol)...Finally! Gracias Messias!!!

[@Cuffy108]

Messi the only player in history to be the best goal scorer, dribbler and playmaker at different stages in his career. The goat 🐐

[@burnaardnufc3173]

Best freekick taker too.

[@stonekase]

add freekick taker there

[@Pjj878]

At the same time mostly too! Best freekick taker, and also best scorer from outside the box, also most clinical in terms.of outperforming xg

[@burnaardnufc3173]

@@Pjj878 Only Robben comes close to Messi from outside the box during his era.

[@retrofootballskills]

Pele?

[@mannered_brat]

There was never a doubt about "MESSI👑" being the absolute 🐐; It's just that now he has accomplished his goal and now he can play more freely & beautifully.

[@V3rmundr]

Love him for his humble and down to earth character. To be at that level and have your ego in check is tremendous. A true role model.

[@mrgrimm53]

So many players who actieved star status in football and many other sports as well stayed humble. It isn't really that hard... people changing because of fame and money are just ***holes and showing their true colors.

[@commieslayer7046]

@@mrgrimm53 name me an athlete as big as Messi who is humble

[@mrgrimm53]

@@commieslayer7046 De Bruyne isn't as big but is always humble. Just like Toni Kroos etc.. And in tennis it has to be Nadal. And Nadal is a really big name so that should count... and that's just some names without really thinking about it.

[@commieslayer7046]

@@mrgrimm53 all those athlete you named Messi wife his bigger than them lol

[@aaliensingson1038]

I m lucky to have seen football during the era of Messi and Ronaldo. I am a diehard Real Madrid Fan..... But Messi is the GOAT.

[@dcp1116]

It's not just about scoring its about the Magic it's about history it's about been remembered for the freak he is OUT OF THIS UNIVERSE IT NEVER MADE A DIFFERENCE IF HE WON THR WORLD CUP!!!

[@azad738]

Messi the most unique player ever played in football with pure goal scoring talents of ronaldo Nazario, pele, Maradona and playmaking of Xavi ,inesta, Ozil. Maybe the future generation players break these records and become better in stats..but to compare with Messi the player has to have equal quality in goals and playmaking which has never happened in past. How can someone compared with this legendary playmaker. The way he controls the game, the passing.Such a genius. Cr7 is the Greatest goal scorer of all time and Messi is the greatest player of all time.

[@ferndale6652]

CR7 is not even top 100 in terms of technical ability

[@esbala]

But surely one horse must lead the pack.

[@CJ7xCFC2]

Some people make thrmselves look silly.

[@vlsui66]

@@DMorlio18 Just putting it out there, Mbappe and Haaland have a better goals ratio than Messi. Does that make them better? No. So to resr your case, using goal ratios is useless

[@vlsui66]

@@ferndale6652 keep hating, he is top 10 for sure

[@miztyck6335]

I'm amazed that there is people still asking this question to Pep, he has said many time that Messi is the GOAT for him.

[@Moneybaggbanda]

Even if someone were to achieve the things he did or double them , the way he did it is why we say he is the greatest. Nobody plays like him not Ronaldo,Lewa,mbappe, halaand,R9,Zidane, nobody plays the way he does. Makes the best defenders fearful from a single touch of the ball. You have no idea what he is gonna do , but it always ends the same . I’ve never seen someone score so many goals where he takes on a whole back line , it’s unheard of.

[@amirulamnan8368]

Pep knows who is the real GOAT 🐐

[@Christopher_J]

Good to see him completely relaxed answering a question he obviously enjoyed!

[@DarthwRath]

Watching Pep talk about Leo is like a proud father talking about his son. Made me eyes teary I will say. As for the question? It was answered about a decade ago for me. To play in the highest level and consistently produce magic in all aspects of football: scoring, assisting, passing, dribbling, skills, playmaking and just sorcery levels of the game. For 15 plus years! You have to be blind to not accept it at this point. Or a through and through hater...😂 It's sweet and poetic how Football itself decided to end that nonsensical debate in 2022. Because just like Pep himself said, we will never ever see someone like him on and off the pitch again. He is just lightyears ahead of everyone else. Muchas gracias por todo Leo. I fkin love you.

[@MariNate1016]

The greatest game of all time, the greatest wc final performance of all time by Mbappe and Messi solidified himself as the greatest of all time.

[@PessiTheFraud]

Rigged tournament

[@ashlibabbittcroakedit9108]

Messi isn't the greatest of all time. If he played in the 60s and 70s he would have been kicked to pieces

[@JSamad]

@@ashlibabbittcroakedit9108 lol what a silly argument

[@ashlibabbittcroakedit9108]

@@JSamad Pele won the world cup three times, but you fools think that someone who won it once is better

[@issi529]

@@ashlibabbittcroakedit9108 If Pele played in this time he would have been as good as henry. Thats it.

[@Mcmahon143]

Don’t think people realise that we may never see anyone as good as Messi again

[@PessiTheFraud]

We already saw someone better, someone who won 3 world cups without even trying

[@issi529]

@@PessiTheFraud You mean Someone who never played in europe yeah right😂

[@khalidqawdhan3265]

Ronaldo nazario was very good maybe u are young to remember him but he was so skillfull as skillful as messi if not better what about Ronaldinho excellent also mpape will be next big thing

[@freedomisslavery6840]

@@PessiTheFraud Pele never played outside of Brazil, he was not on Messi's level.

[@PessiTheFraud]

@@freedomisslavery6840 Pele's foot is better than Pessi and his entire bloodline

[@bharatbt4139]

It'll be very difficult as a CR7 fan to argue that he's the goat now, I'm a CR7 fan but i reply believe Messi is something insanely inhuman what he's done and what he's doing amazing amazing💞 humble, alien talent he is the 2nd i think Maradona is the greatest because of what he's done but Messi is right next to him💓

[@TheWiseJames]

Ronaldo will do things you expect elite players to do. Messi has always done things impossible to most, never seen before and most likely never to be seen again at such a high standard he makes it look easy. The true sign of a master of their art.

[@bashuggs1205]

Lol not true, the points on Ronaldo I mean

[@rozeszn7817]

Just not true lol you don’t expect an “elite player” to score 60+ goals a season for 15 years+

[@munbsz8375]

Careful with the butthurt Ronaldo fanboys 🤣

[@ObeseGorilla229]

Ronaldo part is bs

[@naazahs9045]

@@rozeszn7817 He didn't score 60+ for 15 years. Stop with the bs.

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

Pep is so honest, amazing manager

[@khusimangurung7476]

Messi is now on the rank of Maradona and Pele , the finest 3

[@ollie-pn1ql]

The holy trinity

[@ahmet_10]

Messi is far better than pele or maradona

[@cocojoy1590]

@@ahmet_10 ahahaha keep dreaming, Maradona was far better than Messi and he was a leader that is a quality in a team sport like football

[@ahmet_10]

@@cocojoy1590 ahajajaja messi's assits are even more than maradona's goals, messi has 750+ goals +350 assits, world cup 7 ballon dors, copa america, finalissima maradona is not even half of messi

[@cocojoy1590]

@@ahmet_10 i don’t give a f**k about these trophies, Maradona won with far worse teams than Messi, he won a World Cup alone and Italian league with Napoli vs the strongest defenders in history and in those days defenders could make bad fouls without being penalised.

[@bruceliao9546]

The way I see Messi, he is not an athlete, he is an artist. He is not playing football, he is creating miracles.

[@mikeball1397]

Pep talks like a proud father an experienced player and an even more experienced manager whos knows more about football than almost anyone, and in his words more truth than many can handle!!

[@user-jh8eq9mn3q]

Maradona won the Italian title against Arrigo Sacchi's Milan that had Reykard, Gullit and Van Basten with a gang of left over random players.

[@phantasmanocommentary2752]

Yes, full of cocaine

[@germangarcia6118]

I don't think anyone is trying to push Maradona nor Pelé out of the GOAT podium, tbh. They just need to make room for one more.

[@Muza92official]

I've watched almost every Messi match live since 2008. Stats and words don't do him justice. They don't show the things he does every game like; first touches, superhuman vision, the dribbling away from 4 players at once, creating passing lanes that don't exist, putting the perfect weight on the pass for his teammates - every time, the amount of magical things he has done which ended in him narrowly missing / hitting post or his teammate missing. But above all is his consistency. He has played at godlike level for 2 decades and when you watch him it looks as natural to him as breathing. I have had so many joyous moments from watching him and I'm lucky to have been able to witness his career live. It will be a sad day when he retires but he still has a few more years in him yet!

[@TagusMan]

People keep talking about Maradona, so I checked out a doc showcasing his performance at WC 1986. Damnation. Messi might have unbelievable skills and stats, but Maradona had something neither Messi or CR7 has. You have to sse it to believe it. That's why there is no one almighty GOAT in football. Lucky for us football fans, we have a Pantheon of GOATs.

[@shootingvideos2790]

Yes, but technically speaking, Messi now clearly stands above Maradona. Maradona was exceptional no doubt but Messi has been exceptional over 2 decades consistently, scoring 700+ goals and most assists of all time,which is in itself extraordinary thing to do. Maradona never won Copa America but Messi has won that too. Scoring 91 goals in a calendar year itself shows how overpowering was his Prime! And even at the age of 35 he wins WC with Golden Ball (having 2 WC golden Balls) is not something you can ignore!

[@Jake-jr2zh]

I never liked football, then I saw Messi.

[@Alghamdiim]

I feel sorry for those who keep undermining him. If they can pause for a while to appreciate what he is still offering before retirement

[@abymodayil]

I have always been and will never stop being a Ronaldo fan, but Messi is the greatest player ever to play the game and his greatness has been etched in history regardless of him winning the world cup or not. Ronaldo is also a genius and has done a lot to mark himself as one of the greats in football As a football fan it has been a privilege to watch both these geniuses entertain us and bring us pure joy.

[@anishdesai5788]

W football fan

[@vale-dh5st]

It’s pele don’t be deluded. You just haven’t watched enough football to understand simple things.

[@akhsdenlew1861]

@@vale-dh5st Pele playing alone against 16 useless teams with a brazilian golden generation ( winning WC without him even playing 1 minute, they didn't need him), with football's biggest power house ( europe) still recovering from world war. Pele would've been a worse henry most likely if he played today.. he played with no offisides, no var, no rules basically... a joke of an era, with an overpowered team. Messi is undisputed GOAT... if you can't accept that fact, it doesn't make it less of a fact. The debate is over forever.. get over it.

[@ShahidKhan-dq5nz]

Everytime Pep How proudly he say's about his boy - HE IS THE BEST

[@sanman9441]

He is the GOAT! NO DEBATE

[@philipwangila244]

Maybe at this era.

[@heyfleming6743]

@@philipwangila244 nah, all time

[@philipwangila244]

@@heyfleming6743 nag this era only

[@United_Wings]

The Greatest Of All Time 🐐🇦🇷

[@PessiTheFraud]

Pele >>>>

[@darshankulkarni2056]

Only him, always him, forever him...DIOS LIONEL MESSI 🙇‍♂️🐐❤️

[@demeoo]

The way Pep feels about Messi, is the same way all true football lovers feel about him... Take heart pendus.

[@itnotevenmyfinalform3551]

football needed players like Messi, Maradona and Ronaldo to be a sport which it is today. they inspired millions to follow and get addicted to this bliss of a game.

[@canderson1955]

I have just re-watched out of interest, the 1986 WC final that Argentina won 3-2 against W Germany. Maradona had a very good game. He didn’t score and made one of the 3 Argentine goals . Overall he played very well. He did very well in that tournament overall and won player of the tournament. Messi made a much more telling contribution I would suggest in the 2022 final. In 1986 Maradona was 25 years of age, in 2022, Messi, 35. That makes a huge difference. If there is any sense in GOAT arguments, you don’t base that on one game or one season but careers. Maradona was amazing but just watch some of the tapes of Messi between the ages of 18 and 31. There has never in my view been anyone that good for that long. And yes I’m old enough to have watched Pele, (2nd best of all time imo) and watched him throughout without rose tinted spectacles. Brilliant too but not as consistent at the highest possible club level. The notion that you have to win a World Cup to be in the running for this is a strange criteria. George Best was definitely in my top 6 of all time but could never possibly have won a World Cup given he was from Norther Ireland.

[@ksasidhar]

Did you observe in your re-watched game that Maradona was defended by Lothar Matthäus in that game who by himself can be considered one of the best in the world for his defense. Who defended Messi in WC 22? While I agree with the consistency part, did you remember the kind of tackling Maradona was subjected to during his playing time? And do you remember that a team almost relegated from Serie A won the cup because of him. Now compare the supporting cast of Maradona with Messi and the kind of fouls which were allowed back then.

[@canderson1955]

@@ksasidhar you make a good point on the issue of the tackles that were allowed in 1985 compared to now. It was even worse in Pele's day. In regards to Mattheus though, Messi has played aganst virtually everty top defender in the world in his 19 year career and left all of them in awe of his ability. He would have done the same with Matthaus I am sure.

[@ksasidhar]

@@canderson1955 My question was about which top defender marked Messi in this world cup as you had pointed out one world Cup finals as an example? If we have to generalize, what happened to Messi in the 2014 world cup. I remember it enough to say that he was average at best in that game. Nothing against Messi, and I haven't watched Pele sufficient enough to talk about him, but what Maradona did in his peak years and how he brought a cup to Napoli and the world cup to Argentina is nothing but spectacular. I don't think anyone has or can emulate it.

[@aashirhdhd6056]

@@ksasidhar yea what about carrying argentina in 2 finals and 4 copa america finals? He is argentina and Argentina is him, you have gal to say that after you saw how messi carried argentina in this world cup? Messi not only emulate maradona he has won copa america for argentina which maradona never did while breaking every maradona record

[@ksasidhar]

@@aashirhdhd6056 lol. When you speak so many stats and not actual football I pretty well know that you have never watched Maradona's era of football

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

when one of the best and the most consistent coach say you are the best, then you ARE the best.

[@luboshcamber1992]

Winning the WC is one thing. Many did achieve that. But playing the way he does for 17 years consistently ... Nobody has ever come even close to that. Nobody. Period. GOAT. End of story.

[@tyrellpechey1095]

He was the 🐐 before winning the world cup, this is just extra, In fact love Messi an Ronaldo (CR7) I am so grateful for all they have given us I can't believe I got to see them play.... Thank you Messi thank you CR7

[@abhishekmazumder2060]

ManCity should try to get him next season. He will assist like De Bruyen but will definitely score more than him.

[@sulty0310]

They have enough with there oil money

[@space1734]

Nah we can't carry luxury players

[@aru8302]

@@sulty0310 yes, not like your gypsy club

[@pollos1]

@@sulty0310ur acting like all clubs didnt get rich at some point.

[@abhishekmazumder2060]

@@space1734 doesn't matter if Messi scores lots of goal and makes assists and besides that he is team player. He can easily integrate into Guardiola's system. The only factor is age. But i think Goluardio knows how to use him on and off the pitch.

[@SaLvAdOriaN127]

Ppl say he played against scrubs in La Liga all his career, but I don’t see anyone doing anything close to what he did his entire career on a consistent basis. We will never see another player like Leo Messi 🐐

[@binaural_food]

This is correct, winning one botched, fixed WC for a country that already had two doesn't dispute the goat debate. It's all personal choice. Messi is one of the goats for sure but not the one and only.

[@amanabdslm2341]

for me he is on the catagory of greats like don diego and pele for years but now with the win of the WC i can say he is the greatest of all he dribbles like diego and scores many goals like pele.

[@imanal2543]

In your dreams! Messi is about Fourth

[@MuhammadSufyan-sl2eg]

Maradona and Pele never win Champions League... so Messi above them

[@suzanneohare424]

Without a doubt, the World's greatest ever footballer, unbelievable 👏

[@jandjemal6571]

God given talent .

[@thedude4794]

No worked hard, no 1 was born with talent.

[@jandjemal6571]

@@thedude4794 if you say so 🤣🤣🤣

[@thedude4794]

@@jandjemal6571 😀😃😄😁😆😅🤣😂🙂🙃😉😊😇

[@Carokannking1984]

His statistics and accolades are outstanding and he definitely deserves it to be in a conversation of the best ever player. On his day he has been the best player in the planet! However I do believe achieving in many ways is easier. Players like Pele didn’t exist in an era where diving was as common as it is now. I’m a little more partial towards players who were at top of their game in eras where integrity was a thing.

[@onna-wa-majidegomi]

Pep coached Messi in Barca and now he's coaching Haaland in City. What a great manager he is. GOAT players are always with him.

[@ezraezra2928]

But Manchester City are yet to win the Champions League.

[@tratbagd4500]

I wouldn't put Haaland in the same bracket with Messi. Haaland might eventually be the greatest goal scorer that ever existed but he will never be the greatest player of all time or in that discussion imo

[@ezraezra2928]

@@tratbagd4500 If Mbappe faced Haaland in Istanbul, the Champions League Final this year (2023) might be a classic final like what happened in Lusail. Keep dreaming.

[@tratbagd4500]

@@ezraezra2928 ?? Keep dreaming about what? Did you understand what I wrote? 😂

[@akhsdenlew1861]

@@ezraezra2928 are you sure about that?

[@sirwhite62]

There will be more best footballers in the future, but Messi will remain best of them all. jus concluding using his character in sporting and his character just as a human being. he manages to balance it all. He is absolutely the Greatest of all time. Lets give this man credit while its due.

[@amdistant5547]

I've watched Pele and Maradona on TV highlights etc and they just don't lift you up like Messi does when he was younger and in full flow going past, one, two, three defenders twisting and turning and scoring.

[@kuhen25]

He nailed it. The only ones claiming others are better than Messi is because of sentiments and nostalgia.

[@sanjaya4269]

Anyone who knows anything about football knew at least 10 years ago that Messi was the greatest player to ever grace a football pitch.

[@ulven6668]

Thats what ive been saying XD

[@canderson1955]

Absolutely correct. He has been incredible. He is still fantastic (though not as good as at 25 of course) at 35.

[@vale-dh5st]

Pele is clear

[@Jesseg-rj6xf]

Greatest “club” player. Can’t be greatest if you can’t show up on the international level consistently smh 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@122josh]

The Greatest Player I've ever seen ill never forget his insane career and to cap it off with the last 2 years he has had with Argentina winning the copa america, finalissima and now the world cup is just incredible he has done it all there's nothing else to prove there's nothing else to debate he will go down as the greatest of his generation and easily in the top 3 greatest of all time along with Pele and Maradona for me he is the 🐐.

[@ahmet_10]

Best of all time

[@Avi-it4er]

Pep is the Greatest of all time ❤

[@vlsui66]

Seriously? I respect pep a lot for what he's done with barca and man city, but saying he's the GOAT is just disrespectful to Sir Alex Ferguson, Mourinho and Ancelotti

[@hotrizzla7070]

@@vlsui66 well tbf he outclassed saf in 2 ucl finals nevertheless saf is the goat manager

[@nibiazgnibreh4788]

You'll never see a player like Lionel Messi

[@willian23462]

I think one of the things that show how great Messi is, is the fact that he is 36 years old and he will probably win the Ballon d'Or against players who are 13 years younger than him, like Halland or Mbappe. Many legends in football, when they had his age, retired had already retired.