Former Argentine player Messi granted

BARCELONA - Former Argentine Hugo Gatti believes Lionel Messi's ability is still below other legendary players such as Pele, Johan Cruyff and Diego Maradona. In fact, Messi could be a backup player, if he plays in their future.

Messi is considered one of the best players in history. Argentina's international players also championed various circles to win the Ballon d'Or title for the third year in a row. 

But Gatti was not impressed with the ability of Messi. In fact, he considers, Messi will only be a backup player, if playing in the era of Pele, Cryuff and also fellow countryman Maradona. 

"The best player of all time is definitely Pele. After that, there is the name of Alfredo Di Stefano, Cryuff, as well as Diego Maradona. In this era, Messi just be a backup player, rather than a star," said Gatti. 

Not only Messi, Gatti also criticized Pep Guardiola's squad. According to the player who had 18 caps for Argentina national team, all the star players in Barcelona at this time will also be a reserve player, in an era of Maradona and Cruyff. 

"All the players of Barcelona, ​​who feel they are the best team the world, will only be a reserve player in the era of Maradona and Cruyff," said the man was 67 years in an interview with Radio La Red, Friday

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