Argentina Fans Settle GOAT Debate Between Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona

• The ongoing debate about the greatest footballer between Messi and Maradona persists
• Despite Messi's superior statistics, there are still fans who argue in Maradona's favour
• Picking between Messi and Maradona is not too difficult for some Argentines

The discussion on whether Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer persists, with fans expressing diverse opinions, particularly among Argentinians.

Fans of Argentine were posed with a challenging decision as they had to pick between Messi and Maradona.

In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, a result of a 5-2 win went in favour of former Napoli and Boca Juniors captain Maradona.

Messi vs Maradona: Who is better?

Some football enthusiasts ended the GOAT debate in 2022 when Messi's triumph at the World Cup solidified his status as the best player globally.

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According to ex-England striker Gary Lineker, the Qatar World Cup, where the Inter Miami captain secured the elusive trophy, marked the moment he surpassed Maradona as the greatest footballer ever.

Maradona had always held the World Cup, winning in 1986, while Messi had not experienced the same victory until 2022.

Now that both players have World Cups to their credit, a closer examination of their international games statistics highlights Messi as the undisputed champion.

The 36-year-old's tally of 106 international goals compared to Maradona's 32 might bring an end to the debate at the national level, particularly when taking into account Messi's role in leading Argentina to victory in the Copa América back in 2021.

Argentina fans pick Maradona over Messi

Yet, there are fans who argue that Maradona holds the edge, attributing Argentina's triumph at the 1986 World Cup solely to his influence, per GOAL.

Maradona's impact also extended to the club level, where he guided Napoli to two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990, earning enduring adoration from Napoli fans worldwide.

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Watch video below

At the conclusion of the video, a fan might have found a clever solution when asked to pick between Messi and Maradona. His response was a simple yet intriguing "Juan Roman Riquelme."

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