21 year old Messi or 21 year old Maradona..

comment by Brian Easton (U1734)
posted 12 hours, 38 minutes ago
comment by LegendOsgood (U7946)
posted 22 minutes ago
comment by ●Billy The Spur● 20*21*22* ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 21 minutes ago
Maradona did it on quagmire pitches and with zero protection from referees, in those days opponents were allowed to assault players like Maradona without punishment.

Contrast that with Messi and Ronaldo, who play on bowling greens and have referees blowing for free kicks if an opponent so much as farts in their direction.

Maradona playing in this era would be beyond phenomenal.
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Well put,
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If anyone argues otherwise then they should be banned from watching football
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Yup Maradona would have been even better (if that's even possible) if he played in this era. He wasn't a striker but his goal tally would have been ridiculous. Athough Maradona wasn't just about scoring goals, he was the fulcrum involved in absolutely everything positive that his team did to make sure they won. And boy did his team's win things when they otherwise had no right to.

comment by Michael Edwards FC {Proud owner of the 5 000 000th comment} (U2720)
posted 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
People act like Maradona was on the receiving end of attempted murder every time he touched the ball

This is a player who was the star boy of the mafia in Naples. He might've not had protection on pitch, but players knew not go all out against him, especially in Italy.

Maybe when he played for Argentina he got kicked all over the park but it was never the same in Serie A.

The flip side though without the illegal betting and some of the stuff they did to Maradona, I think his titles at Napoli could've been even more cementing his legacy even further.

End of the day though...it's all bout personal preference between these two
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This is why people who are in mental facilities should not have access to a computer.

comment by Ole dirty Baztard - penited and penandes (U19119)
posted 23 minutes ago
comment by Bobby Dazzler (U1449)
posted 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
People act like Maradona was on the receiving end of attempted murder every time he touched the ball
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No, they don’t, but he received far far more rough stuff than Messi who plied his trade in a time where the mere hint of contact resulted in a fk or penalty, if people can’t see this and how it benefits the attacking player massively then they should maybe watch golf or F1 instead
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Exactly, just look at grealish, or Sterling, a butterfly flaps it’s wings in Japan and grealish falls over. Maradona had to deal with a lot rougher treatment and much less protection. Definitely differences in the era’s.
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It’s a fair discussion.

On the other hand, the defenders Maradona (more so Pele) was taking the pee out of were a lot less skilful/strong/agile/fit/well coached themselves compared to the equivalent top professionals today.

To some degree mile, remember baresi and maldini played at the same time as maradonna in the same league, I’m not convinced there’s and defenders as good as them about these days (aside maguire).

I would go for Messi. Only theory but you would see Messi for longer at the top of the modern game. Maradona was a genius but so was George Best but their fast life would have caught up with them very quickly these days.

comment by Aggers Right Elbow (U3402)
posted 3 minutes ago
I would go for Messi. Only theory but you would see Messi for longer at the top of the modern game. Maradona was a genius but so was George Best but their fast life would have caught up with them very quickly these days.
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Or maybe players like Best and Maradona wouldn't have fallen into those traps that they did with so much help now available for players when it comes to dealing with fame as well as various addictions etc. None of that help was available for players back in the day.

Maradona with modern refereeing and with a lethal striker ahead of him would be the undisputed Greatest ever.

I don't think people realise how good he was

comment by Come to Salah, Come to Success. (U12335)
posted 7 minutes ago
Maradona with modern refereeing and with a lethal striker ahead of him would be the undisputed Greatest ever.

I don't think people realise how good he was
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Incredible. His low centre of gravity and strength was an amazing combination. I love how he'd usually stay on his feet and just keep driving forwards when he could have gone down under hefty challenges.

Either would be a competent back up for Pepe but I'd probably just take Messi for the longevity and stuff

comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 17 hours, 49 minutes ago
comment by Come to Salah, Come to Success. (U12335)
posted 7 minutes ago
Maradona with modern refereeing and with a lethal striker ahead of him would be the undisputed Greatest ever.

I don't think people realise how good he was
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Incredible. His low centre of gravity and strength was an amazing combination. I love how he'd usually stay on his feet and just keep driving forwards when he could have gone down under hefty challenges.
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Agreed, the most wonderful footballer. Every pass he made had genius written all over it.....Messi Is the only rival I've seen......they are cut from the same cloth


The two best footballers I've ever seen