Yes, Lionel Messi has statistically surpassed Diego Maradona in nearly every metric (goals, assists, titles), and winning the 2022 World Cup sealed his status for many, solidifying his claim as Argentina's greatest and arguably football's greatest ever, though the debate over their peak impact and cultural significance remains subjective. Messi holds records for goals, appearances, assists, and has more major international trophies (including the World Cup) and club honors, while Maradona is legendary for single-handedly inspiring Argentina's 1986 World Cup win and his iconic dribbling.
Messi won the world cup the Olympics the Copa America twice not only that, he won the best player of the tournament twice and scored more goals in the world cup than Maradona also score highest goals for the national team with no drug controversy attached, so I advise you to watch Maradona video clips and Messi videos ...
The "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time) in football is a subjective debate, but Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are overwhelmingly considered the top contenders, with Messi often edging out due with recent major wins like the 2022 World Cup, though Ronaldo's longevity and dominance in multiple leagues also make a strong case, with many legends and publications naming Messi as #1. Other historical greats like Pelé and Maradona are also part of the conversation.
Messi is a better dribbler than Maradona, statistically and in consistence. Messi is a better playmaker than Maradona making more assist and creating more chances. Messi is miles ahead of Maradona in terms of scoring.
Leo Messi has set yet another all-time world record! After scoring against Valladolid he has moved past the legendary Pelé as the highest goalscorer ever for a single club. The Argentine ace has now scored an staggering 644 goals, all wearing an FC Barcelona shirt, across 17 seasons and 749 games.
“Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way. Messi winning his first World Cup, as his trajectory deserved,” Pele, a three-time World Cup champion, wrote on Instagram.
🗣️ "In fact, we contacted Messi at the end of his contract in Paris." "We presented him with an offer of 💲1.5 million euros, but the player rejected it because his family wanted to live in Miami." 🗣️ "It's surprising that a player could decline an offer for the sake of his family." He managed to convince his family, ...
Maradona: 'I know who Messi is, I know he's the best player in the world'
While Lionel Messi hasn't made extensive public declarations specifically about LGBTQ+ rights, his actions and associations, like supporting inclusivity through his foundation and playing in leagues with anti-discrimination policies, suggest a general alignment with inclusive values, though some social media rumors about him refusing pro-LGBTQ+ ads are likely exaggerated or false, as he focuses on football, not being a symbol, according to a Facebook post.
Messi will score 900th goal in 2026. Can he reach 1,000? Can he pass Ronaldo? Lionel Messi is never far from breaking his next record or hitting his next landmark, and he enters 2026 on the verge of yet another massive milestone in his incredible career: his 900th goal.
In football (soccer), the 🐐 emoji stands for the "Greatest Of All Time," a term used to praise legendary players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others, for their unparalleled skill and impact on the sport, sparking ongoing debates about who truly deserves the title.
The debate over who is better, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, is ongoing, with Messi often favored by stats for overall impact, playmaking, and recent World Cup win, while Ronaldo leads in sheer volume of official goals and Champions League titles, showcasing different elite styles—Messi with unmatched dribbling and vision, Ronaldo with physical dominance and goalscoring prowess. Both are considered among the greatest ever, with Messi holding more Ballon d'Or awards and overall trophies, while Ronaldo boasts more goals and Champions League victories across different leagues.
Lionel Messi has revealed his GOATS from basketball and tennis while describing Argentina legend Diego Maradona as his "greatest idol". The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner reflected on the various icons who helped inspire his journey from a boy in Rosario to a global superstar.
In 2022, he was ranked as the third best football player of all time by football magazine FourFourTwo. In August 2024, the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) voted him as the second best footballer of the past 100 years after Pelé.
🐐 🚨International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) ranks Messi as the greatest player in history! 🐐 🚨Madrid based newspaper 'MARCA' honors Leo Messi as the greatest player in history!
Cristiano Ronaldo has shared that he's been going to church, and it's amazing to witness. We're praying he truly encounters Jesus and chooses to walk with Him. There's a real shift happening right now, especially in football.
Namjoon, Tae and JK have all expressed support in various ways directly to LGBT+ fans that have showed up to fansites. Members like Yoongi has straight up said it's nothing wrong, everyone is equal, when Namjoon was a bit more “diplomatical” and tried to swerve the question a bit.
Chris Smalling – Manchester United's Vegan Centre-Back
Chris Smalling, the renowned Manchester United centre-back, made a significant transition to a plant-based diet, following in the footsteps of other influential athletes like Cam Newton and Derrick Morgan.
Messi did not attend the funeral of Diego Maradona, Alejandro Sabella or Carlos Menotti; he did not even write a few words to Pelé.
- #Pelé: “#Cristiano_Ronaldo is the best player in the world, he's the most consistent and has dominated for 10 years.”
ZIDANE - "The difference between Messi and Ronaldo is that Messi doesn't know he's Messi while Ronaldo thinks he's Messi."
Nowadays when people talks about how good Luis Suarez used to be in his prime, it's ALWAYS mentioned the fact he managed to outscore Messi and Ronaldo in 2015-16 season. And fair enough, it was a massively impressive accomplishment.
No, Barcelona has officially settled its deferred salary debt to Lionel Messi and other 2020 squad members as of June 2025, making the final €16 million payment and closing out the original €121.7 million owed from pandemic-era salary cuts, though he'd been receiving payments for years prior. Messi received the largest share of the deferred wages, with his final installment around €5.96 million, marking the end of a long financial obligation that began with his contract restructuring.