Pope Francis speaks on his best player ever, Messi, Maradona or Pele?

Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, has proclaimed Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi the best ever footballer.
 Barcelona and Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer, Messi, has constantly been compared to past greats Pele and Diego Maradona, while also going head-to-head with current Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

But Pope Francis – the leader of the Catholic Church and a renowned San Lorenzo supporter – has chosen his countryman Messi.

"For me, Lionel Messi is better than Maradona and Pele," Pope Francis was quoted as telling young men and women participating in World Youth Day.