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Leader Lionel Messi names Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, and Sergio Aguero as the best players in the English Premier League.
The Argentine told journalists: "There is no shortage of top-level players in England. I admire Aguero, who is my friend, for his style of play. Rooney and Van Persie also play great matches - they are truly talented."
According to Messi, there are no two identical footballers in the world, so he did not look for someone similar to himself: "There really are no identical players. Everyone has their own style, so they stand out from others.
"Throughout my career, I have played alongside players like Ronaldinho, Deco, Samuel Eto'o, and currently - Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas. I couldn't single out any of them."
Remembering his childhood, Messi said he was selfish: "When I was 12 years old, when I got the ball, I never made a pass. On the contrary: I tried to make sure the ball was passed to me, so I could score."
