Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that Lionel Messi’s consistency makes him a better player than Diego Maradona.
The two footballing greats have often been compared to one another, having both played for Barcelona and Argentina.
However, while Pique has high praise for Maradona’s achievements, he believes the longevity of Messi’s top-level performances marks him out as the best.
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"Maradona was a unique player in the history of football, he went through Barca and Napoli, he will be remembered forever,” Pique said in a press conference.
“But if you ask me to choose between Leo or Diego, I would say Messi because of his consistency and the magic he produces on a daily basis.