River Plate legend Enzo Francescoli rates Barcelona star Lionel Messi ahead of Diego Maradona.

Francescoli played in Argentina when Maradona was at his height.

"You will be surprised when I say that Messi is stronger than Maradona," he told France Football.

"I really think he this. Plus, his development is not yet complete. I also think Messi will go on to win another two Ballon d'Or awards."

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