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Real Madrid Legend Hails Messi: "I Saw Pele and Maradona, But He is the Greatest"

Published December 30, 2025, 19:24
Real Madrid Legend Hails Messi: "I Saw Pele and Maradona, But He is the Greatest"

Real Madrid legend Vicente del Bosque has hailed Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer in history. Despite having seen legends such as Pele and Maradona play, Del Bosque believes that Messi surpasses them all. The Spanish coach expressed his desire to have had Messi in the Spanish national team, but acknowledged that Messi's love for Argentina made such a thing impossible. This statement highlights Del Bosque's appreciation for Messi's talent and value, regardless of the team he plays for. This recognition from such an iconic figure in football as Del Bosque reinforces Messi's position as the top player of all time. Messi's career, full of successes and individual awards, continues to impress and inspire admiration around the world.