Lionel Messi has insisted that comparing him with
Argentina legend Diego Maradona is ‘a lack of
respect’.
There is only one ‘Pibe de Oro’ and nobody can be
compared to one of the best players in the history of the game,
according to Ballon d’Or prize favourite Messi.
The Barcelona winger has also claimed that being managed by
Maradona is an honour, ahead of the World Cup qualifier at home to
Colombia.
Argentina boss Maradona and Barcelona tactician Josep Guardiola
share the same values, according to the Champions League
winner.
“Nobody will ever match Maradona, he is unique,” Messi told Fox
Sports in Buenos Aires. “Comparing me to Diego is a lack of
respect.”
He added: “As far as coaches are concerned, Maradona and
Guardiola are quite similar. Both of them are close to their
players, they know a lot about football and they know how to
communicate their instructions.”
“Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero and Carlos Tevez are immense footballers
and playing alongside them is fantastic,” he added.
