Eric Abidal
'With all the titles he has won, he is just as humble and has the same values'.
Jose Maria Bakero
'When it looked like his speed and goalscoring ability had dropped, a midfield Messi emerged, capable of organising and running the tempo of the team'.
Lucas Digne
'I try for him to receive the ball on his right foot, but it is difficult, we need several players to mark him'.
Ludovic Giuly
'I was there and, suddenly, Leo had removed me from Barcelona'.
Pele
'To win a World Cup he needs a bit of luck in the right moment'.
Salomon Rondon
'Messi can win a match at any moment. Jordan did the same in basketball. He decided in the last minute if it was necessary'.
Kevin-Prince Boateng
'Inside and outside of football, Messi is the best. He is incredible, he does things nobody else can do. That is why I see the world of football, dominated by Ronaldo, and Messi is on top'.
Pep Guardiola
'Nobody is better than him'.