The former Argentine star Diego Perotti expressed his opinion on the famous comparison between Lionel Messi and Francesco Totti, in striking statements that reignited the debate over the superiority between the global legend and the Roma icon.

Beiruti clarified that there is no doubt that Messi is the best player in terms of football skills, noting that he played alongside him and knows well his value on the field, as he possesses exceptional abilities that have allowed him to reign over football for many years.

On the other hand, the former Roma player emphasized that Totti represents something entirely different, considering him the "history" of the Italian club due to his exceptional career and rare loyalty to a single jersey throughout his football journey, which grants him a special status that cannot be measured by numbers alone.

Beiruti concluded his remarks by emphasizing that the comparison between the two is not entirely fair, as each holds a different value; Messi as the best player in the world, and Totti as an eternal symbol for AS Roma and its fans.