as woobie said, the argument it self is pretty pointless. of course Messi is better but the football has changed alot, training facilities have become better, trainers know better etcetc.
we can however both agree on the fact that the players were the best of their generations at their peaks.
Speak for yourself, Quell. I remember the Napoli era Maradona very well. (and no old jokes or I will hit you with my cane.)