The Italy international thinks the Argentine is the
toughest opponent he has faced and says he would love to
emulate Andrea Pirlo in his career
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Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti says Lionel Messi is
the toughest player he has faced and the most captivating to
watch, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Eden Hazard.
The Ligue 1 champions have faced Barcelona three times in
this season’s Champions League alone, with Messi helping
the Catalans to a 3-1 win at Parc des Princes on
Wednesday.
Though he missed that match through suspension,
Verratti is in no doubt that the Argentine is the best
opponent he has ever faced, ahead of Real Madrid
sensation Ronaldo and Chelsea favourite Hazard,
formerly of Lille.
“Yes, the toughest and the most beautiful to watch,” he told
L’Equipe when asked if Messi was his sternest
adversary.
“I have played against greats, like Ronaldo and Hazard. But I
love watching Messi’s touch of the ball, his style.”
Verratti has regularly been earmarked as Italy’s long-
term successor to Juventus stalwart Andrea Pirlo and the
22-year-old says he would love to emulate the playmaker’s
career.
“Our style of play is still a bit different,” he said when asked
if he agreed with the comparisons.
“Pirlo has won everything: the World Cup, the
Champions League… it’s a great honour to be compared to
him. I hope to have his career.”
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