Francesco Totti Quotes

For me, Lionel Messi is quite clearly the best player ever. It’s a pleasure to put myself against him and when I finish my career it’s something I can look back on and know I’ve tested myself against the very best.

Messi is the greatest, but he has always been surrounded by other great players.

We should not compare humans to God, but Messi is a godly player.

I have the possibility to watch Messi in training each morning, and because of what he demonstrates he is the best player in the world

I ran track and played football... I was an all-American.

Messi is the great player of this generation, like there were great players in other generations.

I think about the great players with whom I have shared a pitch: Eric Cantona, Zinedine Zidane, Pirlo, Xavi, Cristiano Ronaldo - and the greatest of them all is Messi.

Ronaldo is a unique player for all of his talent and his professionalism. He is a player who is extraordinarily consistent.

Messi is undoubtedly a gifted footballer, like Maradona and Pele, and he's playing for the best club side in the world at the moment. He's successful and he's winning trophies, so it's only logical that he'll be voted the best player in the world.

Mantle had more ability than any player I ever had on that club.

I fantasize about LeBron's ability. He is the best player I have ever seen at this age.

Kobe's an incredibly talented athlete, and there are many more like him among today's players.

Messi is the best player in the world. If he's not already, he'll be the best footballer of all time.

If he continues like this then I think Messi will be the best player in the history of football.

Henry is a beautiful player and has got complete technique, I adore watching him. I respect him very much as a man and as a footballer. He reminds me of myself.

Pele wasn't as gifted as George Best and I would definitely put George above Johan Cruyff because he had more heart.

Kobe Bryant is the most talented player in the game today; he could do anything.

I have the possibility to watch Messi in training each morning, and because of what he demonstrates he is the best player in the world, he stated during a press conference. It is a pleasure to watch him, and because of the way he plays he is an undisputed leader of the Barcelona team.

Messi is a genius. He has everything. When I watch him, I see a player who is very, very skilful, very clever and his left foot is like Diego Maradona's.

Best team player? As good as Lebron James is, I have to go with Messi. What he's doing, he's on pace to becoming the best ever.

Seeing Messi play is like watching a video game.

When I see Messi - who is the best player in the world in my opinion - lose the ball, he runs off until he gets it back or commits a foul. Our guys lose the ball and fold their arms.

Cristiano reminds me of German tennis player Michael Stich. He was destined to make history, but then Boris Becker showed up. Cristiano is so fast, so strong, so incredible, but he has one problem: Leo Messi.

We're the greatest athletes in the world without a doubt.

He (Mickey Mantle) should lead the league in everything. With his combination of speed and power he should win the triple batting crown every year. In fact, he should do anything he wants to do.