Thiago Alcântara, 2012 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-hailed-world-treasure-3307492
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People often say to me they saw Pele and Maradona play. In the future, I will be able to say I saw Messi play.
— Thiago Alcântara
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "People often say to me they saw Pele and Maradona play. In the future, I will be able to say I saw Messi play." in the context of "Thiago Alcântara, 2012 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-hailed-world-treasure-3307492" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Lionel Messi" (Quotes about Messi, From current 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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