“When Messi dribbled between me and Cannavaro, I turned to Cannavaro after the game and said, ‘Oh my God, who is this player? He’s the new Maradona. I’m lucky to be retiring soon. Imagine how difficult it will be for the next generation of defenders; they’re really going to struggle against him.’
“I knew he was destined to become the best player in the world and that he would win everything in the future. I am happy because I saw more than I expected,” Carlos shared on social media platform X.
It is worth noting that Lionel Messi has won eight Ballons d'Or.
