Christian Gross, manager of Stuttgart, 2010 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/7470536/Barcelonas-Lionel-Messi-hailed-as-good-as-Diego-Maradona-after-breathtaking-display.html
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I think he is certainly one of the best in the world and people are right to make comparisons with Diego Maradona. It’s amazing when you think he is still only 22-years-old. He’s just a fantastic player.
— Christian Gross
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About Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
About Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
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