In an interview with TNT Sports, Zico talked about Messi's legacy within the four lines. After four consecutive frustrations, the Argentine reached the World Cup title, which is why the attacker was included among the top six players in history, a list that featured Pelé and Garrincha representing Brazil. Thus, Albiceleste's star was present in a relationship that Ronaldo and Romário were left out of.
Despite being idol of Flamengo And of the glory gained in the career, Zico does not consider himself a legend of the lawns. Thus, in their vision, Messi, Pelé and company meet at a unique level in the history of football.
"I raise to six my list of fantastic players: Pelé, Garrincha, Cruyff, Maradona, Beckenbauer and Messi. These are the scary cracks," he started.
"No, I'm on the list. I'm down there," he said.
In addition, Zico evaluated Neymar's situation in the selection. Even with the player leaving open his future on the team, Galinho highlighted that Messi's trajectory, which came to nail his retirement from Argentina, may end up being an inspiration for Brazil's shirt 10.
"When Messi lost, he said he no longer played in the team. If it was for what he said, he wouldn't be world champion. When you mature, you become more important in actions than when you do everything. When you catch a ball, you decide. Mature gives you that, choosing the right time to attack and make an individual move. Messi's at a great age. Now, everything he was as a professional has a reflex. He reached 35 years old without any muscle problems, like Cristiano Ronaldo, but Messi creates and Cristiano Ronaldo defines.", he analyzed.
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