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"Neymar is a great player and, in fact, I think his presence would do well in the league." "Maradona is the best of all time, no doubt. I did not see Pele play, and I do not need."

Leo Messi reiterated in an interview with ESPN magazine Brazil, but did not see Pele play, best of all time, in his opinion, was his compatriot Diego Maradona. "Maradona is the best of all time, no doubt. I did not see Pele play, and I do not need," said player Barcelona to the magazine, which hit the streets Wednesday in Brazil and whose home sits on a throne.

As usual, some Brazilian media considered the opinion of Messi almost an insult, used to fuel a longstanding and sharp controversy between the followers of the two "great" South American and world football.

Messi also commented on today's Brazilian players and highlighted Neymar, Santos, whose signing is coveted by Real Madrid, Barcelona's own and other powerful European teams. "Neymar is a great player and, in fact, I think his presence would do well in the league," Spanish said, and noted that "the best attacker," he saw in his life was Ronaldo Nazario de Lima.

As on other occasions, 'Flea' also expressed some frustration at the fact that the selection does not yield the same as when Argentina plays for Barcelona and confessed that one of their "dreams" is playing in the Argentine championship.

"From childhood dream of playing in Argentina, and particularly in the Newell's Old Boys" of Rosario, he began his career in children's divisions. "It's an experience I have," said Messi, who was signed for Barcelona when he was only 13 years.

2006 in Germany could only score a goal Maradona • The decision of delaying her she has broken away from the goal · had a shot to the stick during the group stage

The story of Leo Messi and Argentina at this World Cup has come to an end. The elimination in the quarterfinals of the albiceleste left the flea scowl. His dream of World Champion will have to wait, but is not posible in football games 2010. And for such a wish come true, the Argentine crack should make sure what could not in South Africa: scoring goals.

If Germany 2006 Leo could only score a goal in the win over Serbia and Montenegro in the group stage (6-0) in their second World Cup has failed or premiere. Maradona's decision to delay its position to start attacking the plays Argentina and the sudden elimination in the quarterfinals against Germany Messi have left with the desire to celebrate a goal.

During the five matches he played the albiceleste had its sometimes even met with the sticks, but its function was different. Should create opportunities, create plays of danger and poor unclog the Argentine midfield. This forced him to sacrifice his love affair with the goal. The move definitely has not gone well.

White criticism

The worst thing is that now the media and fans blame the albiceleste, someone noted. Flea is prepared because many of the bulbs focus on it.

At 22 years, is legendary. Considered by many the best player in the world, Lionel Messi is bound to FC Barcelona since arriving in the city from Argentina with just 13. Their progress in the club was spectacular went through the different categories in record time, so much so that at age 16 and could make his debut with the first team.

Currently it is perhaps the most charismatic player of the template, and one of the most beloved by the fans. Despite be so linked to Barcelona, has not forgotten his native Rosario, and when they get the Christmas holidays to reunite with their exploits across the Atlantic, during the days with Barca commitment allows. Christmas in Barcelona like, above all, to see the city lights.



Where you plan to spend the Christmas holidays this year?
So far I know, God willing, I will spend Christmas in Rosario, but the end of the year still do not know.

You're one of those who enjoy Christmas, decorating the house, meeting with the family ...?
Yes, the holidays are always very pleasant and even more so when you find yourself all year away from family, make the most of the time to be with all your own. Decorating the home, but my mother always takes care.

His goals more supportive
From 2007, Leo Messi Foundation helps children up to age 14 who live in Argentina and ailing: covers medical expenses and cost of operations which may require, as well as travel, accommodation and meals to be served in Spain. Both Leo and his family are involved in each case.
On the other hand, enjoys most every year when, along with fellow Barca go to several hospitals in Barcelona to hand out gifts on Epiphany in the campaign "A dream for a gift that promotes charitable foundation.

And what is really what you like Christmas?
Being reunited with family and celebrate all the holidays, and to ask that next year will be better and be healthy.

When held in Argentina, retains some Catalan tradition?
The truth is that not many, because they usually travel in Argentina over Christmas and I could not know the traditions of depth here.

You like Christmas cakes? He has had the opportunity to test some of the typical Catalan dishes such as stew?
Yes, I really like Christmas cakes, but still I could not try the stew, although I would.

What you remember most of Christmas as a child? As he lived the holidays?
With great intensity, with my brothers and cousins. We fired rockets hidden from the family, the child has typical ...

Remember a gift you make a special dream as a kid?
He always asked a ball and when, sometimes, to get another thing, I got a little sad.

It has decided he wants to ask the Kings this year?
Above all, health for all my family and we're all happy.

You can escape the city to do some shopping? He likes to see the city illuminated and decorated?
I do not have much time to go shopping, really, but I like seeing the city lights. Very nice.

What surprised you suggested and most of Christmas in Barcelona?
I suggest above all differences in culture ... Moreover, in Argentina is summer and winter here is something that intrigues me and baffles me sometimes.

Christmas is also time for solidarity. Not long ago, in 2007, created the Foundation Leo Messi. Could you explain what your main objectives?
Being in a bit famous now gives me the opportunity to help people who really need it, especially children. The idea is to smile back, just support them when they most need, and this is a philosophy of life, so I'm so happy to have my own foundation and to contribute to help as much as possible.

I remember as a child, he lived very intensely Christmas, my brothers and cousins. We fired rockets hidden in the family ... "
"Being famous allows me to help kids in need"

What party are expected? Looks to London with Chelsea or another?
I guess other than that because the style of Manchester is not Chelsea. I see them waiting at the counter. But not as much as Hiddink's team made in their field. And I hope to suffer less, eh!

Command azulgrana therefore.
Yes, the ball will take us longer. Is what we do and we will. They will try to steal it and leave it at speed because it is the best move: Cristiano and Rooney are very dangerous spaces. Also my friend Carlitos Tevez. They have fireworks and will turn up. We will have to be very careful. The final touch with our measured speed.

Do you play in band or in the middle as he did at the Bernabeu without going any further?
¡Hmmm! Where the coach tells me, ha, ha! We will not explain everything.

But surprises can be at this point?
Not much, really. It is when a player, the spark. We know too well to await developments.

Do we agree that it is the best that can be seen in Europe?
Probably. They are a winning machine. Revalidate the Premier, the defending Champions. My team played some of the best footballers in the world and in the United ... too.

It goes on insisting that the focus is on you and Cristiano Ronaldo. How do people live such a compromise?
The event is unique, it's motivation, anxiety ... It is clear that the game is special, but not for him and for myself but for everyone. It is said that the finals are to win, not who is going to decide. Send the team, in our case starting Valdés.

That was the key against Arsenal in the final in Paris.
In effect. Victor was fantastic compared to Arsenal ... goal and the victory marked him Belletti. That confirms what he said: When the team is not the individuals.

Today we know if Henry and Iniesta are expected throughout the club as a point.
Yes so much that we can and because we already have too many low: Alves, Márquez, Abidal ...

Iniesta no other party would, of course.
Yes, because Andrew is unique.