Frank Rijkaard Quotes

At Barcelona, I was exposed to talent. You had Ronaldinho, who was a marvel to watch. Deco is skilful and talented. Then there are players like Xavi, a good and hardworking man who gave his all. Iniesta is another. Then the name of Messi will come up in that list.

Messi plays in Spain, we know he makes a difference, but if you've played against him then maybe you're aware of situations that can repeat on the pitch. But Messi is Messi, with his talent, he may send a spark with very little and make the difference. He is unpredictable.

Messi is a player who can play in any team.

Lionel Messi reminds me of George Best, the way he would run with the ball tight to his foot.

Neymar is my key player. One of the world's best. He is also an artist.

The press often ask me about Messi and Ronaldo and who is the best, but one thing for me is very clear. For me, the No. 1 is Andres Iniesta, because he is my team-mate for Spain, and I can see that he is able to do even more difficult things on the pitch.

I've never met a player like Leo Messi.

I remember seeing Eric Cantona play for Manchester United. The way he used to control games was special to watch.

Dembele is a great player.

I don't want to disrespect anyone, but it's clear that any team which has the chance to play with Messi, Suarez, and Neymar has devastating attacking power, which any coach would love at his disposal.

Messi is one of the best in the world.

The best player to compare to Aguero is Romario.

To me, Messi, Neymar and Suarez are among the three best players in the world.

Leo would also be unstoppable if I played him at full-back. Messi is simply the best there is.

Messi and Ronaldinho were the two players who were my idols when I was young.

Ronaldo is brilliant, Messi more my kind of player. He sees the game so clearly. He can score, create; he's the complete player - the best ever, probably.

There's not a single club out there that can compete with Barcelona.

There are many talented midfielders but not the kind of playmaker I am.

Barcelona are a great club, and Brazilians have always done well there.

I look up to many great players - principally attackers. The two Ronaldos, Romario and Rivaldo all play well.

My overall favourite player would be Iniesta. For his final ball, obviously, his skill, and his ability.

Suarez and Neymar play the way they play because of him. They are great players but they are made greater by Messi.

Coutinho is a great player, and I am sure he will stay at Barca for a long time.

Any one of Messi, Neymar, Xavi, or Suarez can take penalties; it doesn't matter.

Messi is the best player in the world; he is amazing.