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Happy 25th Birthday, Lionel Messi

“Messi is an irreplaceable player. Put in the superlatives yourselves, I’m running out. It’s already been a while now that he has been outstanding. He’s more than decisive in every way. That he’s capable of doing everything that he does at his age is something impressive, that doesn’t make any sense.” -Pep Guardiola

“He’s a unique player and he deserves it, because he can do things of almost imperceptible excellence and is a gem to watch.” -Frank Rijkaard

“He deserves ten out of ten for doing what he does.” -Johann Cruyff

“His speed is astonishing. It’s amazing how he can go 1 to 100 in just one second. I’m constantly around great players like Cristiano and Rooney, But this guy is just a step up above every other great footballer out there at the moment, Not only is he quick, determined, and extremely intelligent on the ball, but his movement off the ball is just as fantastic – unbelievable to sum it up in a word.” -Carlos Tevez

“Nobody was so wonderful at 19 years, neither Pele nor Maradona.” -Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

“Messi is the best player in the world by some way, I always thank God that he is an Argentine, not just as a player, but as a person too. I have known him since I was 18, he is incredible, a very good person and we are very good friends.” -Fernando Gago

“Ronaldinho is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but neither are as good as Leo Messi.” -Antonio Cassano

“He is a virtuoso player who is determined and fast with the ball at his feet. He is a mixture of Maradona and Cruyff.” -Juan Laporta

“He is priceless.” -Txiki Begiristain

“The best? Messi.” -Marcello Lippi

“It is as if someone commands him from the stands, like a video game. I have never seen a human run with the ball at that speed. I have not seen Maradona so I cannot compare, but Messi is simply unbeatable.” -Mikel Arteta

It is clear that Messi is on a level above all others. Those who do not see that are blind.” -Xavi Hernandez

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