Messi

"Messi must win a world cup to be compared to Maradona", I read this today and what an absolute load of shite. Di Stefano NEVER played a world cup yet he is considered one of the best players to ever graced a football pitch. 

I for one, think, Messi has already earned his status as one of the very best, up there with Maradona, Pele, Eusebio, etc... regardless of world cup success. His club record is unique, phenomenal and unmatched. We're privileged to be living in an era with 2 "beasts" in Messi and C Ronaldo, and the stupid comparisons with other greats just seems more for PR purposes really.

Just shut up and enjoy.