When asked to select between Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona in a video that was uploaded on X, supporters from Argentina were presented with a difficult decision.

The film appeared to show a 5-2 victory for Maradona, but it is unlikely that supporters, especially those from Argentina, will ever come to a resolution.

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Some people believed that Messi was the greatest player in the world after his World Cup performance in 2022. According to Gary Lineker, Messi overtook Maradona as the greatest football player of all time at the World Cup in Qatar, as he eventually raised the trophy that had eluded him throughout his whole career. Maradona had always won the World Cup; he did so in 1986. Messi would not experience the same triumph until 2022.

Even though both players have World Cup victories under their belts, Messi stands out when comparing their individual performances on the national team. Given that Messi also led Argentina to triumph in the Copa América back in 2021, the dispute may be settled at the national level based on the Inter Miami player’s 106 goals versus Maradona’s 32 goals in international competition.

Though some statistics might lead to a definitive conclusion, there are undoubtedly supporters—as the video shows—who think Maradona is still the better player. He was gifted with such natural talent that his football skills were unmatched at the time. Some have even claimed that Maradona’s influence was the only reason Argentina won the 1986 World Cup. At the club level, he was even more impressive, leading Napoli to two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990. To this day, Napoli supporters throughout the globe still admire him.

However, Maradona’s demeanor, both on and off the field, contributed to his allure as a player. He was always well-known for something other than just his amazing football abilities, and his aggressive demeanor pulled large crowds. Maradona is regarded by many Argentines as a cultural icon whose influence is felt far from the field.

Messi, on the other hand, has undoubtedly won over the hearts of his nation, but his more subdued facial expressions and reserved emotion suggest that his supporters may not connect with him as strongly as they did with Diego. Maradona’s humanity was evident despite his shortcomings and failures being seen to the entire world.

It is often incomprehensible to consider that a human being is capable of what Messi achieves on the football field, which is why he has been compared to a deity or an alien on multiple occasions. Because of this, supporters of Maradona might be able to relate to him in a manner that they cannot with Messi.

Picking between the two individuals is undoubtedly difficult for any Argentina supporter, or football fan in general, to do because both men are highly regarded in their nation. You could spend ages debating which of them is superior because they both achieved extraordinary success in their jobs.

When asked to choose between Messi and Maradona at the end of the video, one fan may have had the right idea because all he said was “Juan Roman Riquelme.”