Following Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph, and the sad passing of Pele, the debate on which footballer is the greatest of all time has gained intensity over recent weeks.
With Real Madrid back in action on Friday evening against Real Valladolid, even Carlo Ancelotti got pulled into it in his pre-match press conference. Asked if Messi, was the greatest in history, Ancelotti told Marca the following.
“Difficult to say, I don’t know if he’s the best in history. It’s not fair to say that, because each era has very good players. ‘Messi is the best in history’ won’t come out of my mouth. I’ve enjoyed so many good players… I train the Ballon d’Or [Karim Benzema] very day.”
Before anything else, claiming a Barcelona icon is the greatest player ever is unlikely to endear Ancelotti to Madridistas.
Many were quick to proclaim Messi the best ever following his World Cup win, the last major trophy that had eluded him. It was an historic run to victory too, winning the Golden Ball and scoring in every round of the tournament. Many of those who did so were likely of the same opinion before he did so though.
As tributes rolled in for Pele, a significant portion gave him that title, as was the case with Diego Maradona when he passed away two years ago. Ancelotti is probably closer to the truth – it’s not entirely fair.
fawbinsz
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Only the Wise can Understand 👇🏻 He already say it guys
bokbcelpsy
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Messi Ancelotti is jealous of you
You be munu parson
fueacmnu
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what else ??? leo __ the little magician
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I think I respect you . As you seem to have clear judgement and reason . You know what you like but that does not seem to obstruct you from fair judgment. Hats off mate
mieeimpuyz
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Messi Ancelotti is jealous of you
itspatrickstar
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Cry more papa perez
papa perez is better than laporta
boyikmnu
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he coaches madrid so he hides the truth
ladiadewumi
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Ancelotti respecting all great players. 👍🏽
Libraking
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No GOAT in football history cause in any decade best player were born and a lot still to come we will say this in our time coz we see him playing but our child or grand child wont admit this as we dont accept and put messi ahead of pele and maradona
Libraking
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No GOAT in football history cause in any decade best player were born and a lot still to come we will say this in our time coz we see him playing but our child or grand child wont admit this as we dont admint and put messi ahead of pele and maradona
fammnpsuyz
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Knows how to kiss his Masters Butt.
D-Maestreo
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You won't hear him say it, because he says it in private 😁😁😁
munshtembo
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yes Carlo Ancelotti will never admit that Messi is GOAT,, And the reason is simple,,Ancelloti never achieved half of Messi's triumph as a football player and Messi will always be one of the Greatest player of all times whether Carlo accept or declines
Football⚽/Fan
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You’re stupid af if u think that’s real…
and why you don't think it's real.
buoacdeort
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Cry more papa perez
Imposible
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ANCELOTTI ALWAYS RESPECT MESSI AND LOVE HIS GAMES & SKILLS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤-
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You’re stupid af if u think that’s real…
kugejr
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The Super Ballon d'Or is an award given to the best player of the last three decades and was won by Di Stéfano. Which GOAT deserves to win it? 🐐
eggosa91
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what else ??? leo __ the little magician
Football⚽/Fan
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It's not that he don't want to say or admit it. But it's because he doesn't deserve to say or admit it.
One reason - Because As a real madrid coach He Not allowed. but indirectly he already many time mentioned messi as a GOAT.
bamcekmrsz
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Pele is not Messi
fueacmnu
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Carlo is saying : Messi is the GOAT stays in my mouth till I leave Eibarlite 🤣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Football⚽/Fan
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ANCELOTTI ALWAYS RESPECT MESSI AND LOVE HIS GAMES & SKILLS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤-
abdoul___
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"‘Messi is the best in history’ won’t come out of my mouth" technically he already said it
call-N
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He’s trying to say and confess it without saying it😅😅
RJLyngdoh
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It's not that he don't want to say or admit it. But it's because he doesn't deserve to say or admit it.
rozaekopsy
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Well said
Xoxon
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we know you're in Madrid, we excuse you