Humility! Messi on GOAT: Maradona is the greatest idol, he has surpassed everything

On October 28, Messi was interviewed by NBC TV. During the interview, he talked about the topic of GOAT and said that Maradona is the greatest idol.

Reporter: "You are the best (GOAT) in history, right? In other sports, who are the 'best in history' athletes that you admire?"

Messi: "For us Argentines, Maradona is the greatest A big idol, everything he represents makes us admire him so much. Although I didn't see much of his live games when I was a kid, Diego (Maradona) has transcended everything. "When it comes to another sport, Jordan is the same (legend). I also admire tennis players like Federer, Rafa (Nadal) and Djokovic. I think the three of them have made tennis more impactful than it has ever been. Their long-running rivalry for the top spot, and the fact that they're so close in quality, makes it all the more incredible.

"I'm definitely leaving out a lot of athletes, but if I were to highlight a few, I would say them first. In basketball, LeBron (James) and Steph (Curry)... they are both players that I admire very much. I think they understand the game deeply and each promotes the development of basketball in a unique way."