Critics have always questioned whether players like Pele from the 50s could play today. Lionel Messi could play in the 1950s and the present day, as could Di Stefano, Pele, Maradona, Cruyff because they are all great players. Lionel Messi without question fits into that category.
Alex FergusonIf he was an inch taller he'd be the best center half in Britain. His father is 6 ft 2 in - I'd check the milkman.
Alex FergusonGo make your mistakes in the first team. You'll learn more in a month in the first team than you will in two years in the reserves.
Alex FergusonHard work will always overcome natural talent when natural talent does not work hard enough.
Alex Ferguson