Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
I've always said that when Messi is part of an Argentina World Cup winning side I'll agree he is the best player ever, but, until then, Maradona, who won one virtually on his own, has to be the best - I reckon Wales Bales has got this right.
The problem with this argument is that if Burrachaga misses in 86 and Higuain scores in 14 then the situations are reversed with neither Messi nor Maradona putting a foot in a different place.

Robson-Kanu went further in an international tournament than Giggs. Who is the better player?

I love Diego, I think Messi is the only player to come near him. In my opinion, he's surpassed Diego now and I respect anyone who thinks differently - but this shouldn't be the reason.