Lionel Messi is again busy compared to Diego Maradona after winning the 2021 Copa America. But according to Mario Kempes, Messi can’t be as big as Maradona.
The Copa America marked the first international title in Messi’s career. The Argentine football superstar also finished the tournament with a superior because he was also the tournament’s best player, top scorer, and highest number of assists.
This success makes comparisons between Messi and Maradona stick out again. However, the 34-year-old footballer still has one important title yet to win: the World Cup. Maradona, who died last year, won it in 1986.
The 2022 World Cup is believed to be Lionel Messi’s last chance to win the World Cup. However, Kempes believes that Messi will never be as big as the late Maradona.
“For Messi, unfortunately he is a replacement for Diego Maradona and it is very difficult to get out of Diego’s shadow, with the admiration he has all over the world,” Kempes told reporters. ESPN Mexico, quoted Brand.
“If [Messi] wants to be better than Maradona, he will not achieve it even if he wins four World Cups in a row.”
“He hasn’t won a World Cup yet. No matter how many [titel yang dia] won or what he has won, it can never compare to what Diego has done,” said Kempes.
Comparison of Messi with Maradona is not the only thing that is hotly discussed recently. Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona has also attracted attention after his contract expired at the end of June.
However, Messi is reportedly ready to stay longer at Barcelona. The six-time world’s best player will sign a new contract and agree his salary will be cut by around 50 percent.
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