MESSI IS GETTING GREATER THAN PELE,MARADONA AND CRUYFF SAYS ZICO

Brazilian world cup winner and legendary playmaker Zico believes Lionel Messi is on the brink of becoming the greatest footballer of all-time.
The Argentine superstar and his Barcelona teammates head to the Emirates Stadium to battle the Gunners in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.
But former playmaker Zico considers Messi as accomplished a player as there has ever been.
"He is starting to surpass the level of Pele, Garrincha, [Johan] Cruyff, [Franz] Beckenbauer and [Diego] Maradona," Zico told Barca TV.
Argentinian Messi recently became the first player to reach 300 league goals in Spain, and at the age of 28 he could have many years left in the game.

 

With Suarez and Neymar now providing a further threat, Zico fears the worst for Arsenal over two legs.
"The trident is fantastic because they play as a team and suit each other perfectly," Zico said, according to Barcelona's website.
"Barca are favourites both in London and at Camp Nou."
Despite his admiration for Messi, Zico suggested next year could see a Barcelona teammate land the FIFA Ballon d'Or award.
He said: "It would not be surprising at all if Neymar was named the best player in the world."