Andy Cole picks Maradona as football’s greatest over Ronaldo and Messi
Former striker Andy Cole has weighed in on the debate about football’s greatest player. Despite his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Cole believes Diego Maradona stands above them all. He credits his loyalty to Maradona to the era he grew up watching. Cole also shared his respect for other football legends but remains firm in his choice.
Match highlights
- Andy Cole named Diego Maradona as football’s greatest player, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
- He praised Ronaldo for his talent and hunger but said he is not the greatest ever.
- Cole cited his upbringing in the 1970s and 1980s as the reason for his preference for Maradona.
- He said he cannot judge players like Pelé or George Best because he never saw them play live.
- Cole called Ronaldo Nazario the most complete forward he ever faced and recalled being starstruck meeting him.
