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"We ended the year in spectacular fashion by getting the World Cup. A very good year both personal and group getting important things and yes, I finished very happy," he said.

Lionel Messi arrived in Argentina to spend the usual Christmas vacation in the midst of a huge buzz after winning the Club World Cup in Japan.

Barca star spoke about various topics with journalists awaiting him at the airport of Ezeiza in Buenos Aires, but greatly emphasizes his commentary on the possible arrival of Neymar the Catalan club.

"Neymar is a great player," said first, adding: "These players are always welcome at the club."

And is that Messi does not forget the praise he has dedicated the star of Santos in the last days: "I am grateful for all the things said about me, important, since it is not normal to hear of other figures as he is" .

On the other hand, returned to reassure the Argentine media and fans will continue to fight to ensure that their best to win the World Cup with the albiceleste. "I like to win my club and the selection. Unfortunately, the selection was not yet but we are working with great gusto and excitement," he said.

"I always try to play as I do in Barcelona, ​​but sometimes occurs and sometimes not. The affection of the people of Argentina I have it forever", he added about once left behind the chapter that was criticized at home.

And now that great achievements come only when you saw the Barça shirt. "We ended the year in spectacular fashion by getting the World Cup. A very good year both personal and group getting important things and yes, I finished very happy," he said.

As for the possibility of returning to win the Golden Ball, which is nominated along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi, snapped: "I am calm and waiting, and is proud to be among the three finalists and with a partner as Xavi" .

Go to the `Flea´ over the other two world cracks It pays to play Barca

Carlos Bianchi was full of praise to Lionel Messi, whom he considered "superior" to Diego Maradona and Pele, and to Barcelona, ​​for him "the best team ever."

"The demonstration collective Football Barcelona to crush the Saints in the final of Club World makes me feel confident to issue a statement: we are in the presence of the best team ever. Something similar happens to me about Lionel Messi" , said in his column on the ESPN website.

"Some days ago I gave a talk to a company and in the middle of the conference, a Brazilian who asked me I thought as the best footballer in history: Pele or Maradona. And I said that with all the respect I deserved the two, now I see Messi above all, "he said.

For the coach multichampion with Argentine Boca Juniors and Velez Sarsfield, "the claim that to be the best ever has to come first world champion with his selection is very trivial."

"There were great players who did not need or could not play in big teams to show all his class. Beyond what has happened or will happen when you put the Argentina shirt, Messi confirms each week that is capable of things no one had done so now in the history of football, "he said.

"It will take a long time to bring up a player like him. I simply tip my hat to their capacity," he added.

Barca is unique

On the Barcelona said that "we must give in to this team that is unique in the history of world football, knowing what they are hateful and complicated comparisons between different times."

"Only three teams found that they could just try to be compared to this modern Barcelona. Thanks to the extraordinary monopoly of the ball end up becoming impotent to whoever planted it on. Thus, viewers have the opportunity to see not only a nearly perfect machine to play football, but also all kinds of goals, one more beautiful than the other, "he added.

After the brilliant performance of Argentina in the thrashing of Bologna, Palermo president joined in praise of the Italian press and said that Cordova "is more complete" La Pulga.

Since arriving in Italy in mid-2009, Javier Pastore continues to dazzle themselves and others, and the praise he receives is maximized date after date. After yesterday's 4-1 victory against Bologna, Maurizio Zamparini, Palermo president, said that in the future will be better Messi because it is full. And the titles of the Italian newspapers sweeten the eyes of talented flyer born in Cordoba.

"Javier is unique, I am convinced that will also win the Golden Ball and will be stronger in the future including Lionel Messi, who is a player mostly attack, while Pastore is more complete," said the president of Palermo, proud to have a player "different" on their roster and be who hired it.

In the same direction the Italian press, who never tires of throwing roses to the former Hurricane, which in this tournament he scored four goals in seven games and is the figure of the team. "The kind of light at Palermo Pastore," said La Gazzetta dello Sport today, while Corriere dello Sport said: "Pastore super." Not to be outdone, "Tuttosport" said the Italian football "is facing a phenomenon that will go far."

Given such an impact on the actions of Argentine coach Delio Rossi promised to guide him to the praise does not affect their performance. "My job is also to streamline the talent, resize all the accolades that come from outside you do not lose your head." Still, the DT was not far behind with flowers Pastore: "Steal the scene because he has a talent extraordinary, unusual is a player. "