Jose Luis Chilavert doesn't think there's any comparison between Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.
The latter's World Cup success is often held against the current Barcelona captain as a stick to beat him with, but Chilavert believes Messi's trophy cabinet speaks for itself.
"Messi is the best player on the planet without a doubt," he told Radio Rivadavia.
"Maradona didn't win one percent of what Messi has.
"The Argentines have to thank Messi for choosing Argentina [and not Spain], it's a pleasure to watch him play."
Chilavert and Maradona have had a troubled relationship for a long time now, which may play a part in the Paraguayan's opinion of the former Argentina coach.
"Maradona disrespected me and I responded," he added, remembering a meeting in their playing days between Velez Sarsfield and Boca Juniors, a game in which Chilavert scored a freekick.
"I told him that there were anti-doping controls and made him angry."
Ronaldoballer7
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fact of the day :- Messi doesn't need to win world cup to be the greatest footballer in history.
ridoridwe
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If you judge your best players on cabinet then you know nothing or you understand nothing about individual ability. No one has played the game as easy as Leo. None has done what he's doing year in and out. Trophy isn't a personal achievement, you need all hands on deck. Did Chelsea win the CL on individual performance? There are moments of individual brilliance, definitely but that alone didn't win the CL. Did France win the WC on Individual brilliance? If so, then a lot of footballers are way better. Dembele is better than CR7. Giroud is better than Leo. Gotze is better than Ibrahimovic. A lot of players won't come close as a legendary footballer, or we accommodate so much people. Don't forget Vermaelen won the CL. Is he better than DeLima? What role did he play? Obviously, Giggs isn't closer to Griezzy. So, let's conclude on the fact of individual brilliance, None is closer especially with the range...Leo gives joy when you watch him play. It's just too easy for him.
raynknight
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If Winning with National Team is the benchmark for a Player's legend then mind uuuu Shkodran Mustafi is more of a LeGend than Paolo Maldini who won nothing with Italy NT. 🇮🇹