It's genuinely possible that we'll never see a player like Messi again in our lifetimes. In the opinion of many football fans, he has surpassed the likes of Pele and Diego Maradona as the greatest footballer of all time.

Of course, there are some people who maintain that Messi must win a World Cup before he can be considered the best ever.

But even if he fails to land his hands on that particular trophy, nobody can take away his extraordinary achievements. More importantly, no football fan will forget the joy he gave them every time he crossed the white line.

Quotes on Lionel Messi from great names in Football

XAVI
"It's clear that Messi is on a level above all others. Those who do not see that are blind."

LUIS FIGO
"For me, to watch Messi play is a pleasure - It's like having orgasm - It's an incredible pleasure."

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