I don't think Messi is the next Maradona but of the Argentine talents to be dubbed "the next Maradona" (Saviola, Aimar, D'allesandro. Ortega, Riquelme etc.) he has the biggest potential for greatness.
Messi also has the advantage of being at a club that seem to adore him and look like they'll never force him out (like Barca and Saviola and Riquelme).
I think he's already scored many amazing goals despite only just turning 20 last month and he could well become a player on tier with the Platini's and Beckenbauer's, maybe not as good as Maradona in my opinion but he still has a long was to go in his career to prove a legend status.
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