Messi vs Maradona: ‘He’s unique’ – UEFA vice-president Boniek chooses greatest footballer in history

UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek has picked the late Diego Maradona over Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi as the greatest player ever.In an interview with Corriere dello Sport, Boniek said both Argentines are exceptional, but labelled Maradona as unique.He argued that Maradona competed when fouls were far more common, whereas Messi plays in an era with strict protection for players.