Lionel Messi and his emotional message for Maradona, that's why he is the most humble

Years go by and Lionel Messi continues to be the most viral footballer in the world. This morning, the Argentine player appeared in a video interview with Zinedine Zidane on the occasion of Adidas' promotion for the two world champions and who are part of said brand. During the interview Zidane asked Messi about the importance of the number 10 and why they remember Diego Armando Maradona so much. Lionel Messi full of praise for the fluff and made it clear what he thinks about the comparison made between both Argentine players.

Lionel Messi referred to the fact that Diego Armando Maradona is an icon in Argentine football and that many grew up imitating him dreaming of being able to be like him, however, no one has achieved it, making it clear that Messi, beyond having also won a title World Cup in Argentina is not considered to live up to Diego Armando Maradona and his legacy as an idol in Argentine football as well as at a global level because in Europe and in several countries in America Maradona is also considered a true football idol.

“For us, Argentines, 10 is a very special number. Because you talk about 10 and Maradona automatically comes to mind. We all wanted to be like him. Although later no one became like him, the illusion and desire was always that. Trying to copy what Maradona did. He is our reference, our idol. Diego is something very strong that will continue to be. "My children already know about Diego without ever having seen him," commented Lionel Messi in the interview with Zinedine Zidane on the occasion of the Adidas presentation.

Lionel Messi confessed that his children, despite not having met Diego Armando Maradona actively, have a reference of who the Argentine star is. On the other hand, the current Inter Miami player assured that he was lucky enough to see Maradona play. when he arrived at Newell's Old Boys and although Messi was still very small, they say that the city was paralyzed just to see Diego Armando Maradona delighting his followers with the ball at his feet.