Messi vs Maradona: He has superior charisma – Gabriel Batistuta picks best player
Sport Messi vs Maradona: He has superior charisma – Gabriel Batistuta picks best player Published on March 27, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Argentina striker, Gabriel Batistuta, has given his verdict on the Lionel Messi vs Diego Maradona debate regarding the best player between the pair. Batistuta was a former teammate who played with Maradona during their time with the La Albiceleste. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast, the 57-year-old was asked for his thoughts on the comparisons between Messi and Maradona. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Batistuta picked Maradona as the best player over Messi because the late football icon had superior charisma. “They are different. Because Messi scored 1,000 goals, Maradona scored 200. Messi is a quiet boy, Maradona wasn’t. “Maradona was and is the top because he could play, he could manage the referee, the opponent. He was able to do unbelievable things. Don't Miss ‘He brings energy to pitch’ – Maduka Okoye names special Super Eagles teammate You may like Argentina legend, Gabriel Batistuta names three best strikers in the world Messi vs Maradona: Riquelme weighs in on GOAT debate Messi vs Maradona: Lionel Scaloni picks greatest footballer in history Qatar 2022: Batistuta singles out two Argentine stars for praise Messi vs Maradona: Ferguson reveals who’s a better player Why I’m angry Messi broke my record – Gabriel Batistuta