Lionel Messi Praises Zidane as One of Football’s Greatest

Lionel Messi has expressed his admiration for Zinedine Zidane, hailing the French legend as one of the greatest players in football history. Messi admitted he closely followed Zidane during his time at Real Madrid, even as a rival.  

"For me, he’s one of the greatest in history, I always admired him,” Messi shared. “He was different, elegant, tall, magic—he had everything!"  

Messi’s comments highlight the enduring legacy of Zidane, whose brilliance on the field continues to inspire even today’s football icons.