Frank Rijkaard Quotes

In top form, Messi is the best footballer I have ever seen - period.

Messi deserves to win this World Cup for all he has done for football.

Messi's start to 2015 has been unrivalled. His efficiency in front of goal and the amount of goals he has scored cannot be bettered.

There is Messi, and then the rest.

Messi is really unpredictable. He's head-and-shoulders above everyone. Undeniably.

Messi no longer surprises me.

With Messi, we're talking about the best player in the world. It doesn't matter if he's a little bit injured: he can still change everything.

Lionel Messi is on a different planet to anyone.

Messi is incredible and his history in football is marvellous.

What can you say about Messi? A guy who has won five Ballon d'Ors, four Champions Leagues and has scored 97 goals in a year. There is no need to win a World Cup to certify that talent.

If Messi is on top form, then his team can win everything.

There is only one Messi. No matter what I say, it's too little. You have to shower him with superlatives.

Stevie G is the best midfielder I've played with. He was an idol for me and for everyone who watched him play, but when you were together with him, and you see him training, it was different: he was even better.

When people mention me and Messi together, it's amazing because, to me, Messi is the best of the best. You can't say anything to him; he's the boss.

Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi make a lot of goals, but what Ronaldinho used to do was unbelievable. He used to be amazing on the field, and also scored a lot of goals.

From the moment Messi was introduced, we all knew he was a unique talent. I remember Deco and Ronaldinho immediately realised how special he was, and they took him under their wing.

Who could say no to playing with Messi for four months and then coming back to L.A.?

It is possible to stop Messi. Teams do it when he plays for Argentina. But the Barcelona Messi is different.

Messi simply cannot be stopped by yourself. Ronaldo is easier because he is more about athletic prowess.

Messi is the best footballer in the world.

Like everyone else, I thought Messi was the best player in the world, and to be here with him now is a fantastic honour. It's a great experience watching him in training and in matches... the way he can transform a match is unbelievable.

I'd love to play with Messi.

Considering Messi's quality and everything he represents, I don't think I've seen him playing with a guy following him around the pitch the entire time with the sole purpose of not letting him play.

Messi is the same player in Barcelona and Argentina, and it would be the same if he played with Australia.

I've never seen and nor do I think I will ever see someone with Messi's consistency.