Yet, the Portuguese has been able to achieve international stardom and some incredible records. To make a comparison is perhaps unfair. Although he has always been the teams poster boy, he didnt have to carry the team. Eventually, Fifa merged their Player of the Year award with the Ballon d'Or. Click the link in that email to complete registration so you can comment. Yet, his failure to win the coveted International title lets him down badly in the ultimate comparison. In just six seasons at Old Trafford, Ronaldo transformed himself from an unpolished diamond into a global star, but his transformation was not yet complete. "I knew Maradona very well. And luckily, the data gurus at SofaScore have made working that out very easy because they've trawled through the record books to retrospectively provide statistics for players and teams at World Cups dating back to 1966. Spurs to face competition for Bristol City's Alex Scott? He'll be at the Oscars ceremony on March 12. Even the Ballon dOr awards were initially not focused on the Argentine, who was delivering the goods with the likes of Boca Juniors and Argentinos Juniors. And it's clear from his remarks on the Oath Keepers and their ilk that he's been watching the damning facts pile up against Trump. In truth it is an impossible task to judge footballers from different eras, playing in different times, with different rules, but the PA news agency's Carl Markham gives his assessment on those who purport to be 'the greatest'. Real Madrid planning move for Antonio Silva? "We engaged the students in a very heated discussion about the judicial status of the Jedi," says Braun, who encouraged his friend to make the jump from Harvard to Southern California. He became the second-youngest player behind Johan Cruyff to score their first goal for the club when he found the net against Levante UD on 8 December 2004. So it was a lot of fun, our first meeting, because I was wanting to ask him questions about the trial and he was the one who was interrogating me. He featured for some of Europe's top clubs, winning trophies with all of them, won two World Cups and by the age of 23 had scored more than 200 goals for club and country, although serious knee injuries blighted his later career. In 1986, when the World Cup was played in Mexico, Argentina as a nation was still struggling to come to terms with its defeat against Britain in The Falklands War. This uptrend remains in place even into his mid-30s. Footballing greatness is not judged purely on the number of goals scored and trophies won. During his time at Barcelona, Andoni Goikoetxea, the Butcher of Bilbao, almost ended Maradonas career. Especially in the 80s, after Italy won the 1982 World Cup, playing ultra-defensive and reactive football but still subduing Brazils on-pitch poetry, catenaccio (door-bolt, a defensive system) or its variants became en vogue. Express Explained is now on Telegram. #ESPNFC Subscribe to ESPN FC He kept his word. Is winning the World Cup a must for ultimate greatness? Mitre, the director of "Argentina 1985," who was 4 years old when the real trial took place, credits Moreno Ocampo's insights with enhancing the film's authenticity and accuracy. However, barring a dramatic turnaround to bounce back from opening day humiliation that Spain in 2010 have demonstrated is indeed possible, we might just have to find solace in the fact that 2014 will forever endure as Messi's finest ever World Cup. Both players gave their all (still giving, in Messi's case) and have nothing left to prove to anyone. Maradona managed Messi with Argentina between 2008 and 2010 and never shied from speaking about Messi's status as a world-beater. Ronaldos influence does not extend just on the pitch. Hi handsome fanboys. Not to belittle messi. He is the best of his generation. Current football system , billion and trilion marketing and cheque ma However, it also brings incredible pressure due to the expectations, which come along with wearing the white shirt. says Moreno Ocampo, exulting in the anecdote. Such was the brutal physicality back in the days that a player with small physical stature would simply have no chance against the physically dominating opposition. the debate over which player is the greatest of all time was dominated by Pele and Diego Maradona. To be fair to you, Leo, it's a near-impossible task. Both men have been hailed as geniuses of the game, and both have had stellar careers. Its not that simple. In 2011, he scored 121 goals in all competitions but was accused of deliberately losing matches because he did not want to be chosen as goalkeeper Sergio Romero's backup. Then again, Maradona himself had defended Messi over not winning a World Cup. Portugal are a relatively mediocre team in comparison with giants like France, Germany, and Spain, but that did not prevent Ronaldo from leading the national team to Euro glory in 2016. So, if that really is the case, how does that compare to Maradona in 1986? Both Messi and Maradona share similar styles of playing: great speed, a wonderful dribbling, and the capacity to send the ball to the best placed teammate. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 22: Diego Maradona of Argentina turns to celebrate after scoring the first goal as England defender Gary Stevens looks towards the linesman during the FIFA 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico on June 22, 1986, the goal was later to be known as 'The Hand of God'. Diego Maradona is a name who is frequently regarded as a benchmark for greatness. Maradona did not have the incredible goals-to-game ratio which many modern players boast. The pain that Maradona had to endure is remarkable, but he still managed to push his teams to glory. Maradona, on the other hand, had three league championships and a Uefa Cup to his credit. For more from Robbie Copeland, follow him on Twitter! 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WebThe other Ronaldo and Messi were brilliant teenagers but had nothing like the same impact at that age. So he became crazy. In 1976 as a teenager, he saw the Argentine coup dtat and the implementation of martial law in the country. "His boldness and his willingness to take those kind of chances is probably the most striking thing about him.". As such, it's only a natural leap to have seen people tapping their watches in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and now 2022 in anticipation of Messi surely one day replicating his forebear by winning the biggest trophy of all single-handedly. And Luis has very strong opinions [about] where he thought I should go. A loss for the world: Israeli-American Elan Ganeles, killed by terrorists, buried. Despite having the pressure of the entire Real Madrid political setup and a huge transfer fee on his shoulders, Ronaldo was able to deliver admirable results at the Santiago Bernabeu. But Messi is yet to win a World Cup, which remains the missing piece in his glittering career. I saw awful things I never cried. Argentina has been lucky to have had two players like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi to grace its national team. His second goal, however, after he dribbled several opponents including the goalkeeper- was considered by the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) the best goal of the century. 18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Begambleaware.org, Football Whispers FW Exclusive Maradona vs Ronaldo vs Messi: Comparing three all-time greats. Maradonawas never eligible for the prize, because at the time it was only available to European players playing in Europe. Messi's achievements are without parallel in world football and it is not even his debut season: he became the first player to score 100 or more goals in a single campaign when Barca beat Real Madrid 4-1 last month. Yet, this was not the case in the 1970s and 1980s when Maradona had to rely less on numbers from the lab. But, over four World Cups, Messi hasnt scored a single goal in the knockout rounds. Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. Among the grief and adulation expressed after Diego Maradona's death, an age-old debate of who was the game's greatest player has been reignited. That's one reason why he was chosen to help create the International Criminal Court at The Hague and spent nine years as its chief prosecutor, then went on to teach at Stanford, Harvard and for the past three years at at USC. According to my friend, the Napoli fans went crazy with enthusiasm and for several minutes applauded and cheered Maradona. His two goals against the British team in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico City are now legendary. No one seems to know how to split the two, and in many ways it's a redundant debate; it's near impossible to compare football in the 1980s and 90sto football nowadays., Near impossible, but not entirely. LIONEL MESSI cemented himself further as a footballing legend by becoming the first Argentine to lift the World Cup since Diego Maradona. In 2011, he became the first player to score 100 international goals. Q: Who is better Messi or Maradona A: Maradona. He flew back to the capital in December to watch Argentina win the World Cup final with his kids. While the club career was able to provide a reasonable amount of success with Italian Serie A and Copa del Rey titles to his credit, Maradona was able to influence much more at international level. Lionel Messi might be an Argentine but he has been involved with Spanish football throughout his career. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. This is debatable. Maradona, on the other hand, had three league titles and a Uefa Cup. His overall record 71 goals in 142 games looks good thanks to a string of goals in friendly matches. In 1998, before the World Cup in France, Fifa cracked down on tackles from behind and made it a serious offence. Italy was the worlds football capital then, with Serie A boasting of a big chunk of world stars Michel Platini, Zico, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Frank Rijkaard et al. 13 Who is faster Messi or Ronaldo? During his 17 years at the Nou Camp, he scored 672 goals in 778 appearances. For Maradona, it was revenge after Argentinas defeat by the British in the Malvinas/Falklands war. Whereas Maradona was brash and brutally charming, Messi was introverted, clean-cut and unemotional. But sport creates scope for such debates, which is one of its most enduring features. Unsurprisingly, a person of such calibre has only gone through an uptrend throughout his career. The claim was made by former teammate Javier Mascherano who said: "If you ask me if Messi hates Romero, then yes, he does.". Messi is known for his speed and agility, while Manchester United did identify a lot of talent within Ronaldo and this persuaded Sir Alex Ferguson to spend 18 million on the teenager in 2003. His reputation as a diva means plenty of people hate him with a passion. There has never been, nor will there ever be, a better pure goalscorer than Lionel Messi. WebMessi and maradona are very similar, Messis dribbling is abit faster than that of maradona, but maradona is stronger and faced worse tackles due to the type of football played in his area. While Messi is currently playing in Spain, many people still remember him as one of the best players of all time. WebLionel Messi will never be able to better Diego Maradona "even if he wins four World Cups in a row", according to Argentina legend Mario Kempes. At Barcelona, he won ten LaLiga titles and four Champions League-winning medals. What Maradona was doing, instead, was trying to see who was the best placed among his companions, sent him the ball and so it was easy for his teammate to score. Messis career is far more decorated than his deceased compatriot. "I would need to see the evidence, really," says Moreno Ocampo, barefoot and tilting back in an Eames chair. It's no surprise that Messi has been so often compared to Maradona seeing as they're both left-footed, diminutive Argentinean males considered by many to be the standout player of their generation. The Argentina international has been on a sensational run of form this year, scoring 105 goals in 150 appearances for his club and country. Its Hollywood.". Diego worked hard to be the best.. But it is not that simple. "Borges is a genius," says Moreno Ocampo, adding an expletive, who served as legal counselor to another Argentine [expletive] genius, Diego Maradona, the football superestrella. Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi have had longer careers. He did come close to winning the World Cup with Argentina in 2014 when the team finished as the runner-up. "No one knew what this tribune would end up being like, whether it would be a total failure or a roaring success," says Raustiala. They tag-teamed a class on "War, Justice and Global Narratives in the 21st Century," deploying celluloid texts like "The Battle of Algiers," "Judgment at Nuremberg," "The Act of Killing" and "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" to analyze the morality of state-sanctioned violence and the rhetorical ambiguities of revolutionary "terrorism," among other themes. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Unlike Frank Rijkaard before him, Guardiola decided to use Messi as the central figure in the team with everything revolving around the Argentine. Every time Maradona played for Argentina, he carried the burden of a nation. Sorry Lionel, but it looks like what most fans would have predicted ahead of time has actually come to pass: 1986 Maradona was simply playing football from another planet. Incorrect password. (Photo by Mike King/Allsport/Getty Images). Even then, it was only a snapshot of what he could do with the ball at his feet. A true porteo (port-city person), the nickname given to Buenos Aires denizens, Moreno Ocampo is zealous about soccer and literature. Diego Maradona considers Lionel Messi and Diego Messi to be the greatest players of all time. Messi has won 10 league titles and four Champions League titles. They are both strategists and team players, and they are both highly technical with the ball, which seems attached with Velcro to their feet, only to be shot with devastating force when circumstances are favorable. When you answer this question, I believe you should take into account the best argument of the opposite side. Marco Scognamiglio wrote a very inter But in the end he also changed the mind of his mother, who like many conservative Argentines had applauded the junta for ostensibly bringing "order" to a chaotic country. 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Every time he played for Napoli, he carried the hopes of a city, Naples, that was called the sewer of Italy in the 1980s. "A hat trick," he says. Lionel Messi has been able to break numerous scoring records, win several collective honours with Barcelona, and take up more Ballon dOr awards than any other player. he'll exclaim over some or other outrage or absurdity Moreno Ocampo is known as a judicious and meticulous compiler of material facts. "But also because unconsciously we knew that if it was the case that we lost then Maradona would shoulder more of the burden, would be blamed more, than the rest of us. Furthermore, Barcelona have been built around Messi for the best part of the last decade. Big-time hero, small-time villain (unless you were English in the 1980s), Diego Armando Maradona melded fantastical football and a larger-than-life lifestyle to brilliant effect. Messi was making an impact but the arrival of Pep Guardiola as the Barcelona manager brought about a remarkable shift. One of the biggest letdowns for Messi has been his international career. On seeing this, those from the opposing team moved aside. It remains the first and only permanent international body granted jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes of aggression and crimes against humanity. Also read |The sainthood and fall from grace of Napolis Argentine deity. Football - Germany v Argentina - FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 - Final - Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 13/7/14, Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) in action with Germany's Toni Kroos, Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Carl Recine. Even though Messi has achieved a lot in his career, he has undoubtedly been helped by an excellent squad. And 12 years later, Messi emulated his great idol by lifting the World Cup aloft in celebration. 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