Roberto Baggio had just as much ability as Lionel Messi, according to football legend

EXCLUSIVE: Roberto Baggio and Lionel Messi were in the exact same calibre of player, according to a former Champions League winner.

This esteemed defender played alongside the Italian at Inter Milan and against the Argentine at Manchester United. And for his money, there’s nothing separating the pair of football superstars.

Mikael Silvestre says Roberto Baggio was just as good as Lionel Messi

In his career, Roberto Baggio was nothing short of sensational. While his time in the sport was plagued by injuries, for a period of time, fans rejoiced in watching the icon effortlessly leave defenders in the dust with his formidable dribbling skills.

And in the eyes of Mikael Silvestre, who witnessed the icon’s greatness on a daily basis in training, the 1993 Ballon d’Or winner was just as gifted as Lionel Messi.

In an exclusive interview with Sporf, via BetVictor Online Casino, the Frenchman explained: “First of all, it was his technical ability with his control, passing and trickery; he was able to beat players one-on-one with ease, his finishing with his chest and head, he was a complete player and super intelligent. I remember Roberto, and I’ve seen Lionel, and to me it was the same level of ability, from understanding the vision of the game.”