Messi has scored countless amounts of solo goals where he beats half the opposition all on his own. That sort of ability which he maintains so consistently doesn't require great players around him. Watch some of Messi's highlights reels. So many of his goals are scored from him running with the...
Athletes evolve. They get quicker, stronger, sharper and more intelligent by every generation. Footballers in 50 years time will be streets better than the current ones. I find it ridiculous how the players of 50 years ago are regarded miles better than the current ones by some of the oldies...