Europe’s other Lionel Messis http://t.co/1uDNJMJHzB via @UEFAcom
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Member associations – News – UEFA.com
Back in his younger days, Lionel Messi had to live up to the title of the ‘new Diego Maradona’; now he is the player every stylish and skilful midfielder under 2m tall is routinely compared to. UEFA.com picks out a selection of current footballers who have been burdened with the ‘New Messi’ label in their home countries.