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'Maradona is divine' – Insigne won't compare Messi to former Napoli star

Lorenzo Insigne had no interest in comparing Lionel Messi to Diego Maradona ahead of Napoli's clash with Barcelona, saying the latter was "divine for Neapolitans".

Messi and Barcelona make the trip to the Stadio San Paolo, where Maradona starred as a player in the 1980s and '90s, for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.

Like Maradona, Messi is considered among the best players of all-time, with both considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game.

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However, Insigne preferred not to compare the Argentine duo, as the current Napoli forward stated that he admires both of the South American stars.