Romario: "Messi or Romario? Romario"

Romario: "Messi or Romario? Romario"

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The Brazilian legend backs himself hard even against Leo Messi

Although he played very little at Barça, Romario de Souza Faria left his mark on the club. Considered one of the best strikers in history, the Brazilian has compared the Barça he played for, with Johan Cruyff in charge, with the one coached by Pep Guardiola.

In an interview with ESPN, the Brazilian had to choose between one player from his team and one from Guardiola's side. In the game, he ends up having to decide between himself and Messi. He does not hesitate. "Romario." Although he qualifies his choice. "We play in different positions. In his position, he is the best. In mine, I'm better," says the Brazilian.

Romario is asked about ten other players, often opting for players who were his team-mates. He prefers Zubizarreta to Valdés, Guardiola to Busquets, Koeman to Piqué, Nadal to Mascherano, Sergi to Abidal, Stoichkov to Villa and Txiki to Pedro. He only gives Guardiola's team an advantage in three positions. Alves over Ferrer, Xavi over Amor and Iniesta over Bakero.

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