Former Italian striker Antonio Cassano urged anyone who doesn’t see Argentina’s Lionel Messi as the greatest player in history to reconcile.
“What do you Maradona fans say now that Messi, the greatest football player of all time, is also world champion?
Of course, you’re going to start talking about Maradona being more charismatic, brighter as a person. But this is all bullshit, admit it. Go to hell! The whole world is under the feet of the greatest, and he is humbly silent, ”Cassano explains. Naples Magazine.
On December 18, Lionel Messi became world champion for the first time in his career. He was recognized as the best player of the tournament in Qatar. Messi has seven goals (four from penalties) and three assists in seven games.
In the World Cup final, the Argentine team defeated the French team and became the new owner of the trophy. Regular time ended with 2:2, overtime ended with 3:3. The Argentines were more accurate in penalty shootouts. Lionel Messi scored two goals in the final match.
In 2014, he won the silver medal at the World Cup for the Argentina national team. He also led the team to victory by beating Italy 3-0 in Finalissime this year.
It was previously reported that Messi entered the list of the best players of the first half of the season in Europe..