Lionel Messi's name often crops up in the debate about the greatest player of all time.
Former Barcelona captain Josep Maria Fuste believes that the Argentine is ahead of the likes of Pele and Alfredo Di Stefano when it comes to this debate.
"I've not seen anyone better than Messi," he told Radio MARCA.
"I've always thought that Pele and [Alfredo] Di Stefano set the benchmark, but I think Messi is ahead of those two."
Fuste, who won three Copa del Reys with the Catalan club, as well as the European Championship with Spain in 1964, also looked forward to Barcelona's Champions League second leg with Manchester United.
"This Barcelona side have many players who know how to play," he said.
"Those that start are very good, but the other players [on the bench and outside the squad] still have to adapt to this style."
Arif_Zaman
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Koybcdekmz
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of course.
osdel
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hard truth is anytime legends talk about the GOAT topic, they never mention CR7. while Messi is being compared to Maradona and Pele, CR7 is being compared to Messi. I try my best not to compare LM10 and CR7 because they're both amazing but no offense, Messi is a better footballer than CR7. for the sake of peace, we try to be neutral but deep down, even CR7 fans know there is no player that can match the brilliance of Messi
Elmar13
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Even Google knows that!
Babs don land
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Saying Messi is better is exaggerating.. no doubt Messi is great but comparing him with the pass legends is asking too much.. different generation different play style.
Mosanya
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Messi Football Career ⚽🧔 5 Balon Dors 5 Golden Shoe FIFA World player of the year Copa America Golden Ball 7× La Liga Best player 32 trophies 🏆 👤 807 Appearances 🎯 207 assists ⚽ 660 goals Messi is the greatest footballer of all time, I will not say he is better than Pele or Stefano, but he has amazed us and we will never see a player like him.