The debate over whether Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer continues, with supporters, particularly Argentinians, holding opposing views.

Argentina fans had to choose between Messi and Maradona, which was a difficult decision.

In a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, the result of a 5-2 victory was in favor of former Napoli and Boca Juniors captain Diego Maradona.

Some football fans believe the GOAT issue will be settled in 2022, when Messi’s World Cup victory cements his title as the best player in the world.

According to ex-England striker Gary Lineker, the Qatar World Cup, in which the Inter Miami captain won the coveted cup, marked the moment he eclipsed Maradona as the greatest footballer of all time.

Maradona has always owned the World Cup, having won it in 1986, whilst Messi would not have the same achievement until 2022.

Now that both players have World Cups to their names, a closer look at their international game statistics reveals Messi to be the indisputable champion.

The 36-year-old’s 106 international goals compared to Maradona’s 32 may put an end to the argument at the national level, especially given Messi’s involvement in helping Argentina to triumph in the Copa América in 2021.

Argentina supporters prefer Maradona to Messi

However, other fans think that Maradona has the upper hand, blaming Argentina’s World Cup victory on his influence alone.

Maradona’s influence extended to the club level, as he led Napoli to two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990, garnering him eternal adulation from Napoli supporters throughout the world.

When asked to choose between Messi and Maradona at the end of the video, a fan may have come up with a creative answer. His response was a straightforward yet fascinating “Juan Roman Riquelme.”

According to Sports Brief, Mbappe believes Messi deserves the Ballon d’Or following fury from supporters who believe Haaland should have won after winning the treble.

Mbappe acknowledged the Norwegian striker’s accomplishments, but argued they don’t matter as much as a player like Messi winning the FIFA World Cup.

The former Barcelona captain defeated the Premier League star by a score of 105 points.