Paris Saint-Germain star Javier Pastore has dismissed Eric Cantona ’ s suggestion that he is the greatest footballer on the planet . Cantona , the former Manchester United forward , claimed earlier this month that Pastore is ‘ the best player in the world ’ . But speaking ahead of his side ’ s second-leg tie against Barcelona in the Nou Camp , Pastore believes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are a class above him . Javier Pastore addresses the world 's media ahead of Paris Saint-Germain 's European clash in Barcelona . Pastore and his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates are pictured at the Nou Camp on Monday ahead of their tie . ‘ Cantona has his opinion and I thank him for his praise . However , I do n't share his view , ’ said Castore . ‘ I do n't compare myself with the best . Cantona likes good football and goals , but I think Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are incredible players. ’ Pastore scored a brace in PSG ’ s 3-1 win at Nice on Saturday as the Parisians reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 . Speaking at the Laureus Sports Awards , Cantona had said of the Argetnine : ‘ For me , the best player in the world is Javier Pastore . I watched two PSG games just to see him play and making assists . ‘ He has something special . Football is an interactive game and Pastore has something that always surprises you . No special goals , no , but fantastic passes . ‘ He is the most creative player in the world . I love this kind of player. ’ PSG face Barcelona in the second leg of their last-eight Champions League tie on Tuesday . They must overhaul a 3-1 deficit to progress to the semi-finals . Pastore scored a double against Nice as PSG reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday . The Argentine has been hailed as 'the best player in the world ' by ex-Manchester United star Eric Cantona .
Eric Cantona has claimed earlier that Javier Pastore is 'best in the world ' But Pastore believes Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are better . PSG face Barcelona in the second leg of their last-eight Champions League clash in the Nou Camp on Tuesday ... they trail 3-1 in the tie . READ : Laurent Blanc admits getting past Parisians is 'practically impossible '