That he did but with more than a little assistance from the Gomorra apparentlyI disagree, Barca can buy the best players to fit around Messi, Argentina have to pick what suits Messi best, the difference between international football and club football is you have to make do with what you have, when Messi drags this team to a World Cup, he'll be better. People also forget that Maradona dragged an average team to a league title.
Messi may be as technically good as Maradona but doesn't have the leadership skills, drive or tenacity to be as good a player.... yet.