Ze Roberto has put international allegiances aside in support of Lionel Messi.
The Barcelona star is yet to win a major trophy with Argentina and there are doubts over whether he'll play at the 2022 World Cup.
"I'd be delighted if Messi won the World Cup because then he could call himself the best player in history," Ze Roberto told TyC Sports.
"It's the only thing he's missing in his career.
"Messi is one of the best players in football history alongside Pele and [Diego] Maradona.
"In Brazil, there are lots of kids that like Messi more than Neymar because the way Messi plays is very similar to how Brazilians play."
When asked to compare Messi with Maradona, Ze Roberto had no doubts over his preference.
"I've played against him and I've seen him be named the best player in the world five times," the Brazilian said.
"That's why I stick with Messi.
"He's kept a high level for more than 10 years."
Wreh
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We have had this great debate about who is the best footballer. There can and never will be. Pele was a monster in his time so was Garrincha. They played in a time when the only way to stop a player was to hack them down. Yet they won it all then. Maradona was a legend and single handedly did it all with Napoli and Argentina again during a time when the only way to stop a player was kick them to the floor. Not to take from Messi skill but he isn't as strong as any of these players and more before him. Ronaldo and Ronaldinho are skilled beyond time. I dont think Messi and Ronaldo took the beating that these guys before them did. Defenders are more into being nice to them especially Messi because he is the face of the game. Just like today there is no player to compare Michael Jordan with. He played when the NBA was hard
kay1z
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I'm a Madrid fan but as much as I try to claim Ronaldo is the best player in the world I just can't,Messi is the G.O.A.T,anyone who understands football knows this.Thumbs up Messi
❤Ràshnîc❤
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I like Messi so much but am forced to troll him because of his fanbase. His way of play is really a joy to watch. All the bed Leo, hope the best for the 2022 world 🐐🐐
Josh2cute
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Messi is obviously one of the greatest footballer of our era, but we can't ignore the fact that Ronaldo has been a worthy competitor for Messi. one thing that will hurt the most is if he's not able to lift a national trophy till he retires. it'll shake the whole world of football and throw it imbalance.
The-Cules
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I wish Messi wins an international trophy before he retires, but one sure thing is that international trophy can't stop him from being the G.O.A.T 🤩🐐
Akashgaur
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same, dude. we hate Ronaldo because of his fans.
I don't think hate's the right word..I'm a Messi Fan,I don't hate Ronaldo,all I've got is Respect for the LEGEND but it's just that some of his fans are over their heads criticising Messi just because he's the best alongside Ronaldo and that's what's frustrating at times..
MUSTAQUE11
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I like Messi so much but am forced to troll him because of his fanbase. His way of play is really a joy to watch. All the bed Leo, hope the best for the 2022 world 🐐🐐
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same, dude. we hate Ronaldo because of his fans.