Lionel Messi has been told that he will “never reach Diego Maradona’s level” by Hector Enrique, a member of Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning squad.
The Barcelona forward has established a standing among the all-time greats over the course of a stunning career.
He has five Ballons d’Or to his name, nine La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns, close to 600 senior goals at club and countless records.
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International success has proved elusive, though, despite gracing finals of the World Cup and Copa America.