Hernán Crespo, a former Argentina international, discussed the comparison between the two Tango legends: current captain Lionel Messi and the late Diego Maradona.
Crespo, a former Argentina striker who played 64 times for his country and scored 35 goals, was part of the national squad at the turn of the century.
He represented the Albiceleste at three World Cups—1998, 2002 and 2006—appearing in eight matches and scoring four goals.
When asked to choose between Messi and Maradona, Crespo replied, "We are lucky to be the only country that has enjoyed the two greatest players in history."
In a forthcoming interview with Koora, he elaborated, "Diego was pure passion and my childhood hero. Leo, meanwhile, embodies technical perfection and unshakable consistency."
The former striker continued, "I don't feel the need to compare them. As an Argentine, I just feel grateful to have witnessed both of them."
Maradona captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup crown, while Messi ended a 36-year drought by lifting the trophy in 2022, and 'La Pulga' will aim to repeat that success when he leads the side at the 2026 edition next June.
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