Gerardo Martino compares Lionel Messi to Diego Maradona

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has shared his admiration for Lionel Messi, stating that the Argentine legend remains in a league of his own. The manager emphasized that despite being 39 years old, Messi continues to dictate the tempo and make the difference in matches through his individual brilliance.

He is, along with Maradona, the most important player in history, based on what I have lived and seen. He is 39 years old, and he decides a semifinal thanks to an individual effort. Gerardo Martino

Martino noted that Messi's impact on the pitch often leaves spectators in a state of continuous awe, match after match. He believes the forward's performances speak for themselves, requiring no further description.

Martino and Messi share a long professional history, having worked together at Barcelona in 2013, with the Argentina national team between 2014 and 2016, and currently at Inter Miami since 2023.