Zbigniew Boniek weighs Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi in greatest-player debate

Former Juventus and Poland player Zbigniew Boniek has discussed the debate over the greatest footballer in history, comparing Diego Maradona with Lionel Messi.

Boniek recalled playing against Maradona’s Napoli during his time at Juventus. He said the Argentina international was so influential that one of the players suggested changing their approach at half-time and defending against him more aggressively.

According to Boniek, Maradona was controlling the game and doing whatever he wanted on the pitch.

Boniek has also previously given his views on Pep Guardiola’s approach to football.

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