Lionel Messi a top player, but not the GOAT, says Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro

Italy and Real Mrid legend Fabio Cannavaro has denied claims that Barcelona ace Lionel Messi is greatest football star of all time. past dece has witnessed a constant debate on wher Messi is Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) or Cristia Ronaldo takes that crown.

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Fabio Cannavaro: Lionel Messi best right w, but t GOAT

Fabio Cannavaro, while speaking to Sky Sports, claimed that Lionel Messi is a top player furr asserting that Messi is best player in world right w. However, 2006 Ballon d'Or winner fell short of describing Argentina skipper as best ever to grace  game. 

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Fabio Cannavaro: Lionel Messi, Marona cant be compared

Lionel Messi has often been compared to his Argentina legend, Diego Marona. Fabio Cannavaro was quizzed on wher he felt Messi was a level above 1986 World Cup winner, a claim which former Italy international rubbished. He asserted that Barcelona talisman is best in his generation, but Marona was different because style of football was different back n.  

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Fabio Cannavaro: Marona is best

Fabio Cannavaro, who w mans Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande, claimed that Lionel Messi is a top player, but t best. "It is Marona, who's best," said former Italy captain. He stated that he hn't seen Brazil legend Pele play, but he watched Marona, which is why he feels that Napoli legend is GOAT. Earlier, Arsenal's legendary manr Arsene Wenger was asked to pick his side in Messi vs Ronaldo debate. However, Wenger refused to pick a side.

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