New Delhi: When one of the greatest footballers of all time talks about greatness, everyone listens. Argentine star Lionel Messi, after freshly signing a contract extension with Inter Miami until 2028, recently opened up in an interview with NBC about the athletes he admires and considers the true “GOATs” across various sports.

Unsurprisingly, Messi’s list blended reverence with respect as it included sporting legends like Diego Maradona, Michael Jordan, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. He named icons who have shaped their respective sports with unmatched brilliance.

“For us Argentines, Maradona has always been our greatest idol,” Messi said. “Even though I didn’t see much of him live, Diego transcended everything.”

After acknowledging Maradona, the World Cup-winning captain turned hi

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