Ruud Gullit, 2011 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/lionel-messi/7537718/Barcelona-v-Arsenal-what-theyre-saying-about-Lionel-Messi.html
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He is an exceptional talent. I still think Diego Maradona is the best player I have ever seen – but Messi is closing in fast. He's a wonderful sight in full flight and we are lucky to have him around.
— Ruud Gullit
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "He is an exceptional talent. I still think Diego Maradona is the best player I have ever seen – but Messi is closing in fast. He's a wonderful sight in full flight and we are lucky to have him around." in the context of "Ruud Gullit, 2011 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/lionel-messi/7537718/Barcelona-v-Arsenal-what-theyre-saying-about-Lionel-Messi.html" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Lionel Messi" (Quotes about Messi, From former footballers)
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About Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
About Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
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