Messi Might’ve Surpassed Maradona As Argentina’s GOAT – Riquelme

Juan Roman Riquelme has hailed Lionel Messi following Argentina’s run to the 2026 World Cup final. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Suggesting that the captain may have surpassed Diego Maradona with his latest performance on the global stage, Riquelme stated that Messi has forced Argentines to rethink the greatest debate in football. Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona Juan added that every Argentine should feel privileged to have witnessed Lionel’s career for many years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His words, “We were all fortunate to see Messi. When we had Maradona, we thought there wouldn’t be another like him, and then he appeared, and he even makes us wonder if he’s better.

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