Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona, as indicated by his achievements with both teams.

Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona.

Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona.

Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona.

"Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after leaving Barcelona."

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Lionel Messi has won seven Golden Ball awards.

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Lionel Messi has played for Barcelona.

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Lionel Messi has played for Barcelona, where he won numerous awards, including the FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi has played for Barcelona.

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Lionel Messi won four Champions League titles with Barcelona.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions League titles with Barcelona.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions Leagues.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions Leagues.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions League titles.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions Leagues.

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Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest fútbolista of all time, with a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or and an astonishing list of honours, including 10 La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues, the World Cup, and Copa America.

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Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, with a plethora of awards and accolades, including four Champions Leagues and a record seven Ballon D’Or trophies, cementing his position as one of the all-time greats.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, with a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or and numerous titles, including 10 La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues, cementing his legacy in the sport.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time due to his impressive career achievements, including winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America with Argentina, and his successes with top-tier clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, as evidenced by his ranking as the best footballer of the 21st century by ESPN, thanks to his outstanding skills and achievements.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time due to his impressive career achievements, including winning the most Ballon d'Or awards and leading his team to multiple Champions League victories.

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Lionel Messi has achieved success at both club and international levels, winning numerous titles and awards, including multiple La Liga titles, Champions Leagues, the World Cup, and Copa America.

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Lionel Messi has achieved success at the international level, leading Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022, and is widely recognized as the best player of all time, topping the list of the best players in history according to journalist Oliver Holt.

Lionel Messi has achieved success at both the club and international levels, winning numerous awards and accolades, including being the greatest player in Barcelona's history and leading Argentina to the 2021 Copa America title.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded by many fans and experts as one of the greatest football players of all time, known for his exceptional technical skills and numerous record-breaking achievements.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers due to his exceptional skills and numerous awards, including the FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, known for his exceptional skills, achievements, and influence on the sport.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded by many fans and experts as one of the greatest football players of all time, and potentially the greatest, due to his impressive skills, achievements, and influence on the sport.

Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest footballer of all time due to his exceptional skills, career achievements, and influence on the sport, as evidenced by his leadership of Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022.

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The number one player on this list is obvious: the world’s biggest star, the game’s best talent for over 15 years now, and top three among the all-time greats. Messi’s dazzling skill for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain has earned four Champions Leagues, 11 domestic league titles across Spain and France, and a record seven Ballon D’Or trophies — soccer’s most famous player of the year award.

Last year, he finally lifted silverware with Argentina, delivering the country’s record-tying 15th Copa América. It was the nation’s first continental crown since 1993, and Messi was runner-up in 2007, 2015 and 2016. The last two came after a runner-up finish at the 2014 World Cup.

At age 35, Messi doesn’t have the speed he used to, but he has as much skill and guile as ever. And he has a stacked squad of Argentina teammates that complement him and bring their own firepower: Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Ángel Di María (Juventus), Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético Madrid), and a crown-jewel young prospect in Julián Álvarez (Manchester City).

They’re fired up, they’re hungry, and they’re on a 35-game winning streak dating back to 2019. If Argentina win it all, the triumph will be celebrated across the globe, and Messi will be enshrined above Pelé and Diego Maradona as the greatest of all time.

» READ MORE: Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Andre Blake's Jamaica in a World Cup warmup game

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

He’s Messi’s longtime foil, among fans worldwide and for years in Spain. When Ronaldo was at Real Madrid and Messi was at Barcelona, the world stopped for two hours.

The debate was also fueled by their national team feats. Ronaldo has five European Cups to Messi’s four, and for five years he had the national team trophy that Messi didn’t: the 2016 European Championship.

As with any great sports rivalry, fans of one of the players often disdain the other. But Ronaldo, it must be said, is rather more disdainable. Yes, he’s got an outrageous career goals total, with 701 club goals in 949 games and 117 national team goals in 191 caps. And he’s got a body that seems to have been sculpted by the Greek gods, not just the soccer gods.

He’s also got an ego to match, and it rubs a lot of people the wrong way. He isn’t afraid to throw a public tantrum, as he did just a few days ago about his lack of playing time at Manchester United. And he stood accused for over a decade of committing a rape in 2009 in Las Vegas. A lawsuit about it was dismissed this past June.

Ronaldo is 37 now. This will be his last World Cup. Will he go out with a swan song, or with another combustion?

» READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo played against the Union with Real Madrid in 2011

Kylian Mbappé, France

France’s 2018 World Cup title launched a then-19-year-old Mbappé to superstardom. He’s still there, as the flagship player for his country and its biggest club, Paris Saint-Germain. In fact, he’s such a big deal that French president Emmanuel Macron reportedly asked Mbappé to turn down a move to Real Madrid this summer.

We’ll never know if it truly helped, because PSG -- which is owned by Qatari royals -- had the money to keep Mbappé. The club also gave Mbappé a lot of power off the field, and he has used it to build his business interests.

Now comes a new challenge: lifting his country to a second straight World Cup. There hasn’t been a repeat men’s champion since Pelé's Brazil in 1958 and 1962. France has the talent to do it, but also has locker-room friction that Mbappé has been part of. And history brings an omen: Les Bleus crashed out in 2002 after winning it all in 1998.

Sadio Mané, Senegal

Only three African teams in men’s World Cup history have reached the quarterfinals: Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002, and Ghana in 2010. This year’s Senegal squad has the talent to match them, and potentially go a step farther.

Nine months after winning the Africa Cup of Nations, the Lions of Teranga arrive in Qatar full of talent and optimism. Chelsea goalkeeper Édouard Mendy and centerback Kalidou Koulibaly are defensive rocks, while Bayern Munich’s Mané leads the attack.

Mané suffered a right fibula injury playing for Bayern on Nov. 8. He was named to the World Cup team, but he’s racing the clock to be fit. Whether he makes it is one of the tournament’s biggest on-field questions this week.

Bukayo Saka, England

England has its best chance in decades to win its first World Cup since 1966, and Saka is a big reason why. The 21-year-old from London is an electric winger for the Three Lions and Arsenal, and has one of both teams’ most engaging personalities.

Gavi, Spain

Just 18 years old, the Barcelona midfielder has jumped up the line of the world’s top young prospects. This year, he won two of Europe’s top awards for players under age 21: France Football’s Kopa Trophy (the same publication runs the Ballon D’Or), and the Golden Boy trophy organized by newspapers across the continent.

Gavi is already a regular player for his club and has 12 senior Spain caps. This World Cup could be his global breakout.

Jamal Musiala, Germany

Another of this World Cup’s big-time youngsters will face Gavi in the group stage. Musiala, 19, has rocketed to prominence with Bayern Munich and Germany this year. In just the half-season so far with Bayern, he has 12 goals and 10 assists in 22 games.

Not much is expected in Qatar of a German squad whose mix of ages isn’t quite right. But if Musiala takes off, he could take Die Mannschaft on a big run.

Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium

If you watch the English Premier League, you know that De Bruyne is the midfield maestro for powerhouse Manchester City. There are few more technically-gifted players on the planet, especially in his part of the field.

Four years ago, he helped the Red Devils to fourth place, the nation’s best World Cup finish. This year’s team has lots of talent, but De Bruyne is one of 11 players among the squad of 26 who’s age 30 or older. That’s a warning sign that a repeat run might not happen.

Vinícius Jr.

We’ve saved the best national team for last, or at least the world’s most famous one. No team has more World Cups than Brazil’s five, and the Seleçao are a big betting favorite to make it six this year. They have immense talent at every position, from defense up to the front line.

If you were expecting to see Neymar’s name here, that’s understandable. He’s Brazil’s biggest star of all, But Vinícius is a player you want to know about. He’s been ticketed for stardom since his childhood days in Rio de Janeiro, and he has lived up to the hype at Real Madrid.

Now age 22, he has 10 goals and 5 assists in 22 games this season, after scoring the winner in last season’s Champions League final. Many of his plays have gone straight onto highlight reels, accompanied by great dancing celebrations.

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Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo in a special race
Lionel Messi, the star of the Argentina team and the American Inter Miami team, in a special race, overtook the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, the star of the Saudi victory.
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The site pointed to the presence of three factors in the classification of players, especially the importance for the team, including goals, decisive passes and clean nets.
The second criterion remains that of winning championships with clubs as well as winning international titles with both clubs and teams.
The third criterion is the individual awards of each player during his or her career, which is also part of the assessment.
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The international site chose Lionel Messi as the best footballer in history with his career full of achievements, both with Argentina, who won the 2022 World Cup and Copa America, as well as his successes with Barcelona of Spain and Paris Saint-Germain of France.
The international site put the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo in second place after his distinguished career with the Portugal team and crowned with him the title of the European Cup of Nations 2016, in addition to his achievements with Real Madrid, Manchester United of England, Juventus of Italy and the Saudi victory.
The third place is occupied by the late Pele, Brazilian football legend, and his successor, the late Diego Maradona, Argentine football legend.
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In the 10th edition of the Guardian ’ s poll of the world ’ s top 10 footballers, 219 judges (former players, coaches and journalists) voted to determine the final ranking.
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski topped the standings, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi.
The star of Liverpool and Egypt, Mohamed Salah, came in third place, followed by Real Madrid's top scorer, Karim Benzema.
Here are the top 10 players in the world in 2021 according to the Guardian poll:
1. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich, Poland).
2. Lionel Messi (Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, Argentina).
3. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt).
4. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid, France)
Jorginho (Chelsea, Italy)
6. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
7. Erling Hland (Borussia Dortmund, Norway).
Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus and Manchester United, Portugal)
9. Ngulu Kante (Chelsea, France)
10. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium)
Messi was crowned with the 2021 Golden Ball awarded by France Football magazine to the best player in the world, and Lewandowski was placed in the runner-up.
Messi and Lewandowski, as well as Salah and Benzema, are expected to compete again for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.
FIFA is set to announce the winner of its award at the World ’ s Best Awards for the 2020-2021 season, which will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022.
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Published: December 25, 2021 5: 32 GMT
Updated on: December 25, 2021 6: 35 GMT
The top 100 players in 2021.
Muhammad is third.
Lewandowski is in first place.
Missy is second.
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema finished fourth, Jorginho fifth and Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe sixth.
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The British newspaper "The Guardian" chose the best 100 players in 2021, led by Polish Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski ahead of Argentine Lionel Messi Paris Saint-Germain striker and Egyptian Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah.
The list announced by The Guardian was chosen by more than 200 former players and coaches, as well as journalists from around the world.
Lionel Messi was crowned with the Golden Ball 2021 awarded by the magazine “France Football ” at the expense of the Polish Robert Lewandowski, while the Egyptian Mohamed Salah came in seventh place, in a big surprise to most of the followers of football.
In the rest of the top ten, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema finished fourth in the British newspaper ’ s ranking, Chelsea midfielder Jorginho finished fifth and Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe finished sixth.
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Halland came in seventh, Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo in eighth, Chelsea midfielder Ngulu Kante in ninth and Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne in 10th.
In the list of the best 100 players in the world, according to the British newspaper, Moroccan Ashraf Hakimi, the back of Paris Saint-Germain in the 38th place, and Algerian Riad Mahrez, the wing of Manchester City in the 60th place.
The Guardian ’ s Top 100 list includes 99 players active in European leagues and one player playing in South America, Argentine Riverplate striker Julian Alvarez, who finished 91st and is wanted by several European clubs during the upcoming winter transfer window.
Hard hit.
Mohamed Salah has received a severe blow that could affect his negotiations with Liverpool on the renewal of his contract, after not voting in favor of him to join the team leaders, after a vote won by Brazilian goalkeeper Allison, and other players, to join the group of leaders.
Allison revealed that his teammates voted for him to be among Liverpool ’ s captains as he wore the armband for the last two Champions League games.
The team voted to add Allison, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Andy Robertson to the current team ’ s trio of leaders, Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Virgil Van Dyke, leaving Salah out of captains.
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Content: Ronaldo and Messi with Pele, Maradona and the title of the greatest player in history
Given pure statistics and records, it is currently difficult to enter into an argument with anyone who believes that Cristiano Ronaldo should now be considered the greatest player in the history of football, but there are some challenges ahead that may confirm or deny this.
Ronaldo, 36, became the most scoring player on the international stage after reaching 111 goals thanks to the two goals he scored in his country's 2-1 victory over Ireland on Wednesday in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Qatar.
Yes, Ronaldo needed 180 games to break the record, more than any of the top 10 goalscorers, but being able to do what he did at 36 is another weapon in his favor when discussing who is the best.
Ronaldo's enthusiasm.
Ronaldo told Sport: “I ’ m excited and I have the strength to be able to play at the same level for three, four, five years.
The fact that he led the Portuguese team to victory in overtime cannot be denied even after he missed a penalty in the first half.
FIFA Tribute
FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Ronaldo: “This achievement is a reward for an amazing career that has lasted almost two decades representing your country at the highest levels, and it speaks to your commitment and dedication to your art and incredible passion for football. ”
“In the process of breaking the record for the most international goal scorer in men ’ s competitions, you have not only become a national champion, but an international icon and role model for all aspiring players around the world.
Your skills and your constant drive to improve deserve universal acclaim. ”
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Ronaldo ’ s appeal increased after his coronation with Portugal ’ s weak UEFA European Championship in 2016, but after Lionel Messi won a major tournament with Argentina ’ s Copa America in July, Ronaldo ’ s fans cannot use the lack of international success as a stick to beat Messi ’ s fans.
If one of them eventually wins the World Cup in Qatar next year, 2022, that may help settle the debate.
Of course Pele has won the World Cup three times for Brazil, which is probably why he remains the greatest player.
Diego Maradona, meanwhile, almost single-handedly won the 1986 World Cup for Argentina.
Individual awards can be considered, but FIFA ’ s World Player of the Year award – previously combined with the Ballon d ’ Or and originally counted for European players – makes this even more complicated.
Club-level football competitions have to come into the equation when we talk about the best.
Pele and Maradona have had success with clubs in two different eras.
What Messi has achieved with Barcelona – winning four Champions League titles and 10 La Liga titles – is remarkable.
Had he only stayed at the club, this could still have been part of the discussion, but now he definitely has to win the biggest trophy with PSG as well.
Three major patrols
Here there is a clear advantage for Ronaldo, as he proved himself in many leagues and with different clubs; he won the title of the English Premier League, the Spanish league and the Italian league with the clubs of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, and won the Champions League 5 times with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Now that he has returned to United, Ronaldo can settle the debate about the best male footballer of all time.
If he can lead United to the Premier League title for the first time since 2013, it will probably be his greatest achievement.
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  • The 2010s showcased legendary talent like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, shaping football history for decades to come.
  • 10 of the best players from this era have been ranked based on factors such as skill, impact, and honours earned.
  • Manuel Neuer, Sergio Ramos and Neymar are among the players who shaped a golden decade of football.

The 2010s were an era blessed with unbelievable footballing talent, with many labelling some of the players throughout this era as some of the best to ever play the game. From the greatness of Lionel Messi to the innovation of Manuel Neuer, those 10 years truly had it all.

Picking out the 10 best players to have featured in this period is extremely difficult as there are so many players who are easily ‘world-class’ quality, but a few stand out above the rest. The below list includes the very best that the 2010-2020 decade had to offer in world football. To come to the conclusion of where each football ranks among their peers, the following ranking factors have been considered.

Ranking Factors

  • The ability of each player
  • Impact during the 2010-2020 decade
  • Individual and team honours won throughout the 10 years

10 Greatest Footballers of the 2010s [Ranked]

Rank

Player

Club(s)

1.

Lionel Messi

Barcelona

2.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid, Juventus

3.

Andres Iniesta

Barcelona, Vissel Kobe

4.

Luka Modric

Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid

5.

Xavi

Barcelona, Al Sadd

6.

Luis Suarez

Liverpool, Barcelona

7.

Gareth Bale

Tottenham, Real Madrid

8.

Neymar Jr

Santos, Barcelona, PSG

9.

Sergio Ramos

Real Madrid

10.

Manuel Neuer

Schalke, Bayern Munich

10 Manuel Neuer

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Bayern Munich

It is rare on a ‘top-ten’ list that you see a goalkeeper due to outfield players typically getting all the praise. However, Manuel Neuer revolutionised the position. With over 500 games for Bayern Munich and 100 for Germany, he has had a legendary career in Germany spanning across 20 years.

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Despite being 39 years old, Neuer is still one of the best players in the world, which proves exactly why he is one of the best players of this era. The German shot-stopper won practically everything any player could ever want, including the World Cup in 2014. Neuer is more than deserving of a spot on this list.

Manuel Neuer 2010s Stats

Team

Appearances

Clean Sheets

Bayern Munich

440

216

9 Sergio Ramos

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Real Madrid

Another player who suffers in the same situation as Neuer in terms of being underappreciated is Sergio Ramos. The Spaniard is not only one of the best defenders of the 2010s era but in football history.

Featuring in the UEFA Team of the Year nine times and winning multiple domestic titles in both Spain and France, Ramos possesses an honours list longer than most players could ever dream of. He is no doubt an icon of the game, being an inspiration to so many defenders throughout their careers. The fact he is only ninth on this list shows exactly how good this era of footballers was.

Sergio Ramos' 2010s Stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Real Madrid

393

69

24

8 Neymar Jr

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Santos, Barcelona, PSG

This list can seem extremely harsh as Neymar is often considered one of the best players of this century, let alone the 2010s decade. However, the sheer talent of his peers finds him at eighth. The Brazilian was part of arguably the greatest strike force of all time at Barcelona during this era, dominating football across Spain and Europe during that time.

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He is also the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil, surpassing the legendary Pele in 2022. Moving to PSG saw even more success for Neymar, winning the Ligue 1 title almost every season he was at the club. All his success saw him establish himself as one of the best in the 2010s.

Neymar Jr's 2010s Stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Santos

90

56

26

Barcelona

186

105

76

PSG

85

70

41

7 Gareth Bale

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Tottenham, Real Madrid

Potentially one of the most underrated players of the 2010s, Gareth Bale burst onto the scene in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur and secured his big move to Real Madrid in 2013, where he spent most of his career. Five Champions League trophies and three La Liga titles later, Bale had nothing short of a stellar career in Spain.

Although some love was lost in Madrid by the end of his career, he guided his national side, Wales, to two European Championships and a World Cup, which helped cement his legacy as a footballing legend.

Gareth Bale's 2010s Stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Tottenham Hotspur

161

66

29

Real Madrid

251

105

56

6 Luis Suarez

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Liverpool, Barcelona

One of the best strikers to ever step onto a football pitch, Luis Suarez earned his legacy thanks to a superb career at Barcelona, earning the title of ‘world’s best’ from many former players and managers.

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With 147 goals in 191 matches for the Spanish side, his goalscoring talent is likened to some of the best strikers of all time, like Ronaldo Nazario. Him winning the Golden Boot in the Eredivisie, Premier League, and La Liga are just small details that back up these comparisons. As far as natural strikers in the 2010s, he tops this list comfortably. However, he falls short of the top positions on the overall list.

Luis Suarez' 2010s Stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Liverpool

133

82

29

Barcelona

283

198

96

5 Xavi

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Barcelona, Al Sadd

If this was a list of the best players throughout the 2000s, Xavi could be higher than some of the players above him here. However, his departure from Barcelona in 2015 means that he falls down this ranking slightly.

The fact he still finds himself in the top five while only playing half of the decade shows exactly how good he was. He played 521 times for Barcelona whilst establishing himself as one of the best midfielders ever.

His career performance earned him a place in the Ballon d’Or Dream XI, an all-time football team comprised of the best players ever. A multiple-time La Liga winner and a World Cup Champion, he deservedly earns a spot on this list.

Xavi's 2010s stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Barcelona

241

42

58

Al-Sadd

101

24

31

4 Luka Modric

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid

In an era full of some of the best footballers we have ever seen, Luka Modric stood out as one of the best that football had to offer. After earning a move from Tottenham to Real Madrid similar to Bale, the midfielder has been a serial winner almost every season he has played for Los Blancos.

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His 25 major trophies in Madrid, including five Champions Leagues, show exactly how good the Croatian is. He also gained the individual praise he deserved from the football world in 2018, as he was awarded the Ballon d'Or award for his tremendous efforts that year. Modric is a generational talent who has become a legend for his club and country.

Luka Modric's 2010s Stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Tottenham

84

9

9

Real Madrid

343

22

48

3 Andres Iniesta

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Barcelona, Vissel Kobe

Xavi’s Spanish midfield partner during the golden era of Barcelona, Andres Iniesta, just pipped his ex-teammate to the higher position on this list due to his longevity during the 2010s. Iniesta enjoyed a very similar career to his La Masia counterpart, including scoring one of the most famous goals ever in the 2010 World Cup final to win the tournament for Spain.

His 442 appearances for Barcelona have also seen him win many honours throughout the 2010s. The ‘best of the rest’ in this scenario, Iniesta finishes in a very respectful third place on this list of amazing talent.

Andres Iniesta's 2010s Stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Barcelona

363

33

69

Vissel Kobe

75

16

19

2 Cristiano Ronaldo

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Real Madrid, Juventus

Now onto the two best we have ever seen in football. Despite many debates as to who is first and second on this list, Cristiano Ronaldo just falls to second. Five Ballon d’Or awards, five Champions Leagues, seven domestic titles, and a European Championship. What more can be said about the Portuguese phenomenon? With 765 goals in 1020 appearances, he is simply one of the greatest players to grace the sport.

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His incredible work ethic alongside his natural talent has seen him become a true icon of the game and if it wasn’t for arguably the best player of all time, he would certainly be number one on this list.

Cristiano Ronaldo's 2010s Stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Real Madrid

403

417

109

Juventus

133

101

20

1 Lionel Messi

Clubs between 2010 and 2020: Barcelona

One of - if not - the greatest of all time. The 2010s provided a player that people in years to come will be devastated they never got to see play in his prime. Lionel Messi could be listed as the most technically gifted footballer ever.

Earning his record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or in 2023, Messi’s honours list is quite simply astonishing. He has won everything possible in his career including, 10 La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues, the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina. A player who will leave a legacy in this sport for the rest of time, Messi will go down as the best player ever in the 2010s era.

Lionel Messi's 2010s Stats

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Barcelona

517

507

234

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Lionel Messi is considered the number one football player in the world due to his exceptional skills and numerous career achievements, as recognized by ESPN's ranking of the 25 best players of the 21st century.

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American sports channel ESPN has compiled a rating of the 25 best players of the XXI century.
The first place in this list was taken by the striker “Inter Miami ” and the national team of Argentina Lionel Messi.
The second is the Portuguese forward “Al-Nasra ”, and closes the top three ex-player of the French national team, Arsenal and Barcelona Thierry Henry.
Top 25 footballers of the XXI century according to ESPN
1.
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
3.
Thierry Henry (France)
4.
Zinedine Zidane (France)
5.
Luka Modric (Croatia)
6.
Kilian Mbappe (France)
7.
Andres Iniesta (Spain)
8.
Javi (Spain)
9.
Ronaldo (Brazil)
10.
Ronaldinho (Brazil)
11.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden)
12.
Kevin de Bruyne (Belgium)
13.
Tony Kroos (Germany)
14.
Sergio Ramos (Spain)
15.
Carles Puyol (Spain)
16.
Karim Benzema (France)
17.
Sergio Busquets (Spain)
18.
Robert Lewandowski (Poland)
19.
Kaka (Brazil)
20.
Neymar (Brazil)
21.
Andrea Pirlo (Italy)
22.
Wayne Rooney (England)
23.
Patrick Vieira (France)
24.
Luis Suárez (Uruguay)
25.
Gianluigi Buffon (Italy)
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The 10 best players in football history
The difference between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo was obvious.
The Daily Mail has named the 50 best footballers of all time.
Despite the ongoing debate over the best between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the difference in the rankings between the two legends was clear.
Among the notable absentees from Brazil's top 50 list was Neymar, despite being the best goalscorer in Brazilian history.
Here is the list of the top 10 players in history according to the Daily Mail:
10. Cristiano Ronaldo
It is controversial that Cristiano Ronaldo, who many consider better than playing football, finished 10th.
Ronaldo has won five gold balls throughout his career and is the most scoring player ever, and the 39-year-old has led his country to its first ever international title and holds the record for the highest number of international goals ever with 128 goals for Portugal.
Ronaldo is the historic scorer of the Champions League with 141 goals and has won the competition five times, including three consecutive titles.
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9. Zico
In ninth place comes Brazilian legend Zico who, although he has never won a World Cup, is widely regarded in Brazil as a bigger champion than many other players.
Zico was known for his steady ball abilities and was by far the star of Brazil's squad at the 1982 World Cup.
8. Garrincha
Another Brazilian legend comes in eighth place with Garrincha sneaking ahead of both Ronaldo and Zico.
Garrincha is widely regarded as the champion of Brazil's 1958 World Cup victory and was crowned best player of the tournament in 1962, a year marked by a major absence for Pele due to injury in the early stages.
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7. Ronaldo Nazario
Brazilian phenomenon Ronaldo Nazario finished seventh and controversially ahead of the Portuguese star.
Ronaldo ’ s natural talent was something to watch, and he has won the Ballon d ’ Or twice, but unfortunately, his career has been heavily affected by injuries.
6. Alfredo Di Stefano
Alfredo Di Stéfano, the second best Real Madrid goalscorer of all time behind Cristiano Ronaldo, won five European Cups and scored in every final, including a brilliant hat-trick in the 1960 final.
5. Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane enters the list strongly and occupies fifth place and Zidane is distinguished by his ability to control the ball throughout the pitch.
Zidane made history after leading France to the 1998 World Cup by scoring two goals against Brazil in the final and leading Real Madrid to the Champions League title in 2001 / 2002.
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4. Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff is arguably one of the most important minds in football, despite missing out on the top three.
Cruyff is widely believed to be the founder of the concept of "inclusive football", a tactic that remains in football today through coaches such as Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.
Johan Cruyff won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax and made one of the most famous skillful moves in football at the 1974 World Cup against Sweden.
3. Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona ’ s name cannot be missed when mentioning the best footballers in history.
If one game can perfectly sum it up, it is the 1986 World Cup against England.
Oddly enough, many still remember his famous hand-held goal rather than focusing on his historic World Cup goal after England ’ s skill and manipulation.
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2. Pelé
Pele finished second in the rankings and the Brazilian legend stands out as the only player to have won the World Cup three times, making his first victory as a teenager in 1958.
Pele became the iconic leader of the greatest football team in history, the Brazilian team that won the 1970 World Cup.
1. Lionel Messi
Argentine star Lionel Messi ranked first in the ranking of the best footballers in history.
Messi is the player who has won the most Ballon d'Or in history with eight awards.
Messi has one of the greatest careers in the history of football, winning the Champions League three times for Barcelona and finishing second in the championship goalscorer's standings.
Messi led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup, in which he scored seven goals, including four penalties.
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Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is considered one of the greatest footballers.
He spent most of his career at Barcelona, winning numerous awards, including the FIFA Ballon d'Or.
Exceptional gaming style secured him the status of a football icon.
Cristiano Ronaldo
The incredible athletics and skill of Cristiano Ronaldo made him the most famous figure in the world of football.
He has achieved success with several top clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, winning numerous awards and team trophies.
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Neymar
Neymar is a Brazilian football talent known for his brilliant skills, creativity and flair on the field.
He has played for top clubs such as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and has established himself as a valuable player for his teams.
Kilian Mbappe
At a young age, Kilian Mbappe has already demonstrated great talent and skill on the football field.
As a key player in both Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team, Mbappe has shown great potential and has already managed to achieve significant success at a young age, which makes him one of the most interesting people in the sport.
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian playmaker known for his exceptional transmissions, vision and ability to influence the course of the game.
He was a key figure for both Manchester City and the Belgian national team.
De Bruyne ’ s versatility makes him a key figure in modern football.
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Lionel Messi is currently 35 years old.

Lionel Messi is 34 years old.

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Content: Meet the 10 Greatest Dodgers of All Time
Dribbling is one of the toughest skills in football, and few players are able to master it, giving them an edge over rivals at important moments.
A report published by sportskeeda reviews a list of the 10 greatest dodgers of all time.
10.
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane is one of the greatest players and is now one of the best coaches in world football and has achieved a lot in the world of football.
The French goalscorer has a talent: he was a creative player, one of the most marketable footballers of his heyday, and has represented some of the world ’ s biggest clubs such as Juventus and Real Madrid.
The World Cup winner took charge of Real Madrid in 2016, and led him to win three consecutive Champions League titles during his first season with him, and then in 2019, led the team to win the La Liga title during his second term, but left the club this summer.
9.
Roberto Baggio
He is one of the greatest Italian players and has impressed the fans with his impressive attacking abilities.
Baggio started his football career at Vicenza, but made his name at Fiorentina.
Baggio joined Juventus under controversial circumstances and won the first division once.
Throughout his career, the Italian was known for being a fixer-kick specialist and world-class elusive, penetrating the opponent ’ s defenses with his fast feet.
8.
Ronaldo Nazario
Ronaldo Nazario was the inspiration for top footballers such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe.
Ronaldo was known as a fearsome striker during his heyday, as the Brazilian combined speed and physical strength with his excellent passes and ability to control the ball.
Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or twice in his career and has won the World Cup twice.
However, he was not lucky because of the serious injuries he suffered.
7.
Roberto Revelino
Gifted drifter Revillino spent much of his career in Brazil, playing for Corinthians and Fluminense during that time.
Thanks to his agility, Revillino was a world-class pass master and one of Brazil ’ s most important players, winning the World Cup in 1970.
6.
Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff revolutionized football thanks to his style of play and way of thinking.
Coming out of Ajax Youth Academy, Cruyff was the best player in the world during the height of his brilliance, and this Dutch international player was creative in play as well as being one of the best scorers.
In 1973, Cruyff left Ajax to join Barcelona, Ajax and Barcelona are now intrinsically linked, and Cruyff ’ s fingerprints are still evident in how clubs are managed, from the youth academy to the first team.
The three-time Golden Ball laureate has also managed Ajax and Barcelona with great success.
5.
Pele.
The Brazilian international spent most of his football career with Santos, the best goalscorer in the club ’ s history.
He has achieved great success thanks to his career in Brazil, winning the World Cup three times with the national team, and stunned everyone with his scoring ability, dribbling skills and perseverance.
Pele is the best goalscorer in Brazilian history, leaving Santos in 1974 to join the New York Cosmos, and retiring in 1977.
4.
Ronaldinho
Brazil gave birth to many talented and creative strikers, perhaps Ronaldinho most prominent of them, he was the best footballer in the world during his time with Barcelona, and the Brazilian international was smart and specialized in play and talented.
Ronaldinho won the Ballon d'Or in 2005 and played an important role in honing Lionel Messi's talent, and Ronaldinho's evasive skills and style of play impressed many football fans around the world.
3.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi continues to impress fans at the top level and is arguably the greatest player in football.
Since his debut in 2004, the Argentinian international has not lost ground, and he is now the greatest player in Barcelona ’ s history.
The 34-year-old has finally led his country to the 2021 Copa America and is now the frontrunner for the seventh Ballon d'Or.
2.
Diego Maradona
Striker Maradona Maruaga was talented, having won the World Cup while playing for Argentina in 1986, and had a brilliant career at the highest level.
In addition, the Argentine international had a complex personality, but his inimitable genius made the world look at him with reverence.
1.
Garrinchia
Garrinchia is the greatest elusive of all time, and for many he is even better than Pele.
Garrincia spent almost his entire career playing for Botafogo in Brazil.
The dodger is world class, having won two World Cups with Brazil and was crowned World Cup Player of the Year in 1962.
Garrincia won the World Cup Golden Ball and the World Cup Golden Shoe in 1962, and the Brazilian striker left his mark in the world of football for his remarkable ability to dodge.
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Content: EA Sports FC 24 ratings: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi overall predictions

As EA Sports FC 24 approaches, it's the perfect time to talk about football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who wield immense influence over the sport. Their exceptional careers have left an everlasting impact on the real-life game and transcended into the virtual realm through the FIFA video game series.

In the games, Messi and Ronaldo are revered as virtual legends, captivating millions of players with their unparalleled skills and abilities. In this article, we will delve into predictions and assess their current performances to speculate on their potential EA Sports FC 24 ratings.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's views.

Pace, shooting, and more predictions for Messi and Ronaldo in EA Sports FC 24

Cristiano Ronaldo (ST) in EA Sports FC 24

The 38-year-old Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a reputation for his incredible athleticism, raw power, and exceptional goal-scoring abilities. In FIFA games, Ronaldo's virtual representation embodies his physical capabilities.

Cristiano's overall rating might drop to 87 compared to his FIFA 23 release, which was 90. Several factors could affect this, including his age and form. However, he remains a threat to whoever he is up against, whether in real life or in the game.

Fans can expect to see threatening attacks, impossible headers, and acrobatic finishes that emulate his real-world skills. With his combination of speed, strength, and technical finesse, Ronaldo is a force to be reckoned with in the virtual football universe, even in EA Sports FC 24.

1) Pace 79 (-2)

To be more precise, his sprint speed likely won't change much, but his acceleration should show a minor difference of five points.

2) Shooting 90 (-2)

There might be an evident difference in accuracy and long-shot conversion rates. However, he will still stand out with his short power and penalties.

3) Passing 75 (-3)

He has had a little performance difference in his crossing and long passes but has also made some game-changing short and through passes.

4) Dribbling 80 (-3)

Due to his age, his main downfall in this section would be his reaction and dribbling in general. It's still not a major difference since he is good at taking on defenders.

5) Physical 72 (-3)

His stamina and strength might go down slightly, but he is still the same offensive threat with his ariel attacks.

Lionel Messi (RW) in EA Sports FC 24

Lionel Messi, a 36-year-old from Argentina, is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Known for his exceptional dribbling, precise ball control, and incredible vision, Messi's virtual counterpart in FIFA games mirrors his real-life brilliance.

In the latest installment, his overall rating could drop by one, making him a 90-rating player. His agility and quickness on the pitch make him a nightmare for defenders, as we've seen his exceptional performance in the World Cup. This will allow players to replicate his mesmerizing runs and spectacular goals in EA Sports FC 24.

1) Pace 80 (-1)

On the contrary to Ronaldo, the Argentinian will likely have a one point drop in acceleration but a four-point drop in Sprint Speed.

2) Shooting 88 (-1)

He might have a lower performance in his shot power and volleys but will make up for it with his finishing and long shots.

3) Passing 91 (+1)

With some exceptional through balls and crosses, Messi has been proven the mastermind behind creating opportunities for many goals. He might have points increased in his vision and short pass.

4) Dribbling 93 (-1)

He has shown an improvement in his reactions, but due to his age, his dribbling skills can only outsmart defenders in certain situations.

5) Physical 62 (-2)

His stamina, strength, and aggression might go down slightly.

Messi and Ronaldo have achieved numerous accolades and broken countless records throughout their careers, making them coveted additions to any FIFA team. Their inclusion in the game elevates the overall experience, as players control these superstars and relive their most awe-inspiring moments on the digital pitch. This will also be the case in EA Sports FC 24 despite a few points dropped for both legends.

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Lionel Messi played at the age of 35 in Qatar.

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Content: The End of Justice
In the decisive match of the Qatari championship, teams will meet, equally deserving the main football title
Sunday ’ s final of the World Cup in Qatar is a rare case when none of the participants of the main football match in advance will not give even a tiny advantage, and any of its outcome will seem quite fair.
The national teams of France and Argentina have everything – experienced and still pressing problems, the amount of talent and tone concentrated in the leaders – approximately equally, and parity can be violated only by some nuances that acquire enormous importance in such situations.
They will make one of the two great teams a three-time world champion.
The World Cup in Qatar, which in four weeks managed to sparkle with a scattering of various curious events - the crushing falls of giants and the take-offs of those on whom no one bet - and with the final match exactly eerily lucky.
Before the finals of the main tournaments, the teams, completely unworthy of such honor, of course, never reach, but in the vast majority of the finals of the previous ones, there was a fairly clear division of their participants into a favorite, seemingly honestly deserving of gold, and an outsider - cool, but still not associated with such a title, too significant, too binding.
Logic in these matches did not always dominate, but in the previous decade it invariably prevailed.
In 2010, in South Africa, the Spaniards at the peak of power defeated the Dutch in the final.
In 2014, in Brazil, matured to such a state, when even relative weakness can not be determined with a microscope, the Germans beat the Argentines.
Finally, in 2018, the French, who were sparkling with passion and power, defeated the Croats in Moscow ’ s Luzhniki, who were perceived more as arrogant upstarts.
But Sunday ’ s game at Lusail Stadium has a very special poster in this sense.
It announces the cutting of two teams, from which, no matter how hard you try, you will not choose a more “right ” champion.
Especially in terms of football justice.
For those who are not indifferent to the national team of Argentina, its unconditional triumph will finally be obtained by Lionel Messi at the end of his career, after four unsuccessful attempts, the most valuable title in the sport, the only one that he lacks in the track record, not just without reservations to be called the best footballer of the century, but confidently, without hesitation of comparisons, to stand next to the kings of football of all time - Pele and Diego Maradona.
Moreover, in order to get the title, Messi has already done so much good in Qatar that he played for him at 35 in a way that he had never played in his life, at the same time inspiring all partners with his mood and his insights, forcing them to rise above their own ceiling.
And with the fact that this is a beautiful and exceptionally correct story, you can not argue.
For those who love the French national team, such a celebration will be the repetition of the team, which under the leadership of coach Didier Deschamps for several years moved forward, until it turned into the standard of the football team, able to unite for great goals, able to laugh in the face of all sorts of nasty fate, able to force inside themselves to bloom still hidden behind a tight curtain individual Talent, a trick that no one has been able to pull for a long time.
The current world championship is the 22nd in a row.
And so far, only two cases have been recorded when the team, having won the gold of the World Cup, defended the title on the next one.
The first was the Italian national team, which won the world championships in 1934 and 1938, the second was the Brazilian team, which climbed to the top of the football hierarchy in 1958 and in 1962.
Exactly six decades have passed since then.
And it is a real phenomenon, a real anomaly that none of the champions managed to defend the title in such a long period of time.
After all, we are talking about giants, about great teams.
Examples of how the champion at least reaches the finals, for 60 years has accumulated the same scanty number as the triumphant champion mini-series, only two.
Both are linked to the Qatari finals.
The Argentine national team tried to maintain the status in 1990, but lost to the Germans, and the French national team did not allow the Brazilians to retain it in 1998.
Also, by the way, something like a sign.
It is not clear, however, in whose favor - the Argentines or the French, who, as their fans probably believe, doubly deserved to join the co-owners of the ancient record also because the suffering that fell on them in the past weeks, the resilience with which they were met, must be rewarded.
The French national team lost the leading players - Karim Benzema, Ngolo Kante, Paul Pogba - before the World Cup and continued to lose them during the tournament, losing first Luke Hernandez, and before the semifinals - sick Daio Yupamekano and Adrien Rabio.
Such personnel turmoil should have forced anyone to give up their hands.
The French did not pay any attention to them.
Isn ’ t it a beautiful and perfectly correct story?
Well, after all, Argentine fans will say that their suffering is no easier than the French.
Starting at the World Cup with a defeat from the national team of Saudi Arabia in a failed game could kill anyone.
The national team of Argentina after him pulled itself out of the quagmire, returning both faith in their capabilities and the game.
The perfect championship path.
A path that must be crowned with a trophy that celebrates all the wonderful things in football.
In this dispute, of course, will go deeper into matter and more mundane.
And again to find that no one has even a tiny advantage here.
Each team has a unique gift leader, and their teammates from PSG, the confrontation is easy to imagine as one of the most important components of the final.
Argentine leader Lionel Messi, who does not yet have the world title, has already won seven Golden Balls and, apparently, is eager in Qatar for the eighth.
The leader of the French Kilian Mbappe is eager for the second championship title and the first “Golden ball ”, but if in the future, after the departure of Messi from the stage, does not take another couple of, everyone will be surprised, given how beautiful he is in his only 23.
And the identity of their Qatari tone is emphasized by statistics.
Messi and Mbappe have five goals scored, and the French ’ s gap from the Argentine is ephemeral – two against three.
Each team in the composition of the players, this championship as it were revealed anew.
In the national team of Argentina, for example, suddenly appeared a real frontman of the goalkeeping profession and the ideal of a discreet, but fantastically useful midfielder Emiliano Martinez and Enzo Fernandez, the French national team has revived at 36 the outstanding scoring abilities of Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann, who, being by vocation the creator from the front, suddenly overqualified You will not be able to find a suitable amphitheater for him or her.
Everyone has problems, and they are approximately from the same area.
Most are concentrated in the rear zone.
Everything there is quite subtle, and the “dry ” accounts of the semi-final matches – the Argentines against the Croats, and the French against the Moroccans – should not be taken as a sign that the problems have been solved definitively and irrevocably.
However, their presence only adds to the final pepper: it is unlikely that it will be unleavened.
Yes, in the end, even purely stylistically, in terms of game philosophy, despite the small differences in the schemes, these teams are similar.
In which there is really nothing strange.
Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni took the team in 2018, after the World Cup in Russia.
On it, the national team of Argentina went to the 1 / 8 finals, faced just with the French who were making their ascent.
Formally, the defeat - 3: 4 - she suffered in the fight, but the reality of the score did not reflect: that match, on the contrary, was a perfect illustration of the progress of the French team against the background of the Argentine archaic.
And already at his first press conference as a coach of the national team Scaloni, not at all ashamed, said that his goal is to teach his team to play the way the world champions played: not in a viscous football “from possession ”, but such as to constantly look forward, so that“ the interception of the ball in three or four seconds was followed by a blow. ”
Remembering this, the people to whom the French are dear will probably grin gloatily: a good idea, but a copy is never more beautiful than the original.
And people who are fond of the national team, which intends to overthrow the current champions, probably console themselves with the fact that there are small things that speak in its favor.
Well, for example, an extra day of rest after the semi-final stage, doubly significant due to the extreme compression of the schedule of the Qatari championship and due to the fact that, no matter what, for the Argentines, their semi-final turned out to be much less energy-consuming than played by the French.
Little things, nuances, conspicuous and invisible, in this final will solve a lot.
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Exodus of the main time of the final
Argentina to win 2.80
France to win 2.85
Draw – 3,10
World Championship Winner
Argentina – 1.95
France – 1.97
The outcome of the main time of the match for the 3rd place
Croatia to win 2.43
Morocco to win 3.45
Draw – 3.05
Victory in the match for 3rd place
Croatia – 1.79
Morocco — 2.17
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Lionel Messi has won 8 Golden Ball awards.

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Content: Ronaldo or Messi?
Who is considered the best player of all time?
In the sphere of football there is a split, comparable to the internecine war of medieval kingdoms.
Two names, two flags, two irreconcilable camps - fans of Ronaldo and Messi.
Like ancient titans, they fight for the title of the best player of all time, forcing millions of people to argue for hours who has the best shot and dribbling the best.
On this occasion, even a special bet on football has appeared, analytical studies are conducted and expert articles are published on Wikipedia.
But let ’ s leave biased sympathies outside the door and try to figure out who really is the king of sports No1?
So, get ready to dive into the world of statistics, records, hate matches and, of course, football magic.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are rightly considered not only the greatest players of their generation.
They claim to be the best athletes of all time.
Without them, football betting in Parimatch would not be so emotional and tournaments so spectacular.
Leo and Krish have fantastic achievements behind them:
1.
13 Golden balls: 8 for Messi, 5 for Ronaldo.
2.
They regularly cross the mark of 50 goals during the season.
3.
More than 700 goals were scored in the opponent ’ s goal.
Fans, experts and journalists do not get tired of comparing these football titans.
They carefully weigh their achievements, playability and even personal traits.
Today, some people idolize Ronaldo for his superhero form, unattainable speed and leadership qualities.
Others worship Messi, admiring the Argentinian ’ s filigree technique, tactical genius and extreme dexterity.
Sports media doesn ’ t miss a chance to speak up either.
Spanish Marca, for example, awarded a gold medal to Ronaldo, noting his inhuman form, ability to race like a bullet and talent to light a fire in the hearts of the team.
But the Italian La Gazzetta dello Sport gave preference to Messi, praising his magical technique, skill to see the game a few moves ahead and almost supernatural dexterity.
Summing up the results
Messi or Ronaldo?
This question, like an apple of discord, excites the minds of millions, and the answer to it seems to be lost somewhere between the stars.
Fans fiercely defend their idols, with foam at the mouth proving their honor.
But let us approach this issue from the other side.
Imagine that Messi and Ronaldo are two different varieties of ice cream.
1.
Ronaldo is strawberry.
Bright, juicy, with a rich taste, it immediately attracts attention.
He is loved for expressiveness, athleticism and great extravaganza.
2.
Messi is vanilla ice cream.
Not so catchy in appearance, but with a deep, multifaceted taste that unfolds over time.
He is appreciated for his filigree technique, brilliant transmissions and team play.
Which ice cream is better?
The answer is simple: there are no comrades for taste and color!
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Lionel Messi has won seven Golden Ball awards, also known as Ballon D’Or trophies.

Lionel Messi has won a record-breaking eighth Golden Ball award, also known as the Ballon d'Or, in 2023.

Lionel Messi has won eight Golden Ball awards, also known as the Ballon d'Or, which is the most in history.

Lionel Messi has won seven Golden Ball awards.

Lionel Messi has won 8 Ballon d'Or awards, making him one of the most decorated football players in the world.

Lionel Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or awards, the most in the history of soccer.

Lionel Messi has won a record-breaking eighth Ballon d'Or award.

Lionel Messi has won eight Ballon d'Or awards.

Lionel Messi has won eight Ballon d'Or awards, making him the player with the most Ballon d'Or awards in history.

Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award seven times.

Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award seven times.

Lionel Messi is a highly successful football player who has won multiple titles with his clubs and country, including La Liga and the World Cup.

Lionel Messi won the Copa América with Argentina, a major trophy in South American football.

Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022.

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Content: Friday, 29 March 2024 10: 48 GMT
Strange choices.
Ronaldo in the list of the 10 best players in history
(MENAFN- Alghad Newspaper) The Daily Mail has sparked a lot of controversy over the best players in the history of football due to sudden choices in the list.
Argentine star Lionel Messi, the US Inter Miami forward, topped the list of the best players of all time, in a report published by journalist Oliver Holt.
Lionel Messi ’ s leadership of Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022 has removed suspicion that he is the greatest footballer of all time.
Strangely enough, the author of the report placed his traditional rival, the Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, the leader of the Saudi club Al-Nasr, in tenth place on the list after surprising names.
Cristiano Ronaldo ’ s last place in the list of the top 10 players has sparked a wide debate among the fans, especially since he is the historical scorer of football and the historic goal of the prestigious Champions League.
The Daily Mail ’ s headline on the report was “Cristiano Ronaldo.
Look away now. ”
While the author of the report apologized to names such as Gianfranco Zola, Luis Suarez, Gabriel Batistuta, Michael Owen, Sergio Aguero and others for not being on the list of the best 100 players, he did not do the same with the Portuguese legend.
“By the way, I ’ m not going to apologize for Cristiano Ronaldo being in 10th place, I don ’ t think that ’ s controversial, Ronaldo is the second best player of his generation after Lionel Messi, I think most football fans accept that, and this list is drawn from many generations, ” Holt said.
Here is a list of the 10 best players in the history of football according to the Daily Mail:
1- Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2. Brazilian Pelé
3. Diego Maradona (Argentina)
Johan Cruyff (NED)
Zinedine Zidane (Fra)
6- Alfred Di Stefano (Spaniard)
Ronaldo Nazario (BRA)
8. Garrinchia (BRA)
9. Zico (Brazil)
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal.
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Lionel Messi won the 2021 Copa America with Argentina.

Lionel Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, scoring seven goals in the tournament.

Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina, which is considered a major trophy in the football world.

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Content: JEFF POWELL: Forget the emotional outpouring, Lionel Messi still ISN'T the Greatest Of All Time... he's behind Pele and Maradona in third - and Cristiano Ronaldo is ninth in the list of football's GOATs

Lionel Messi has ascended at last to football's celestial rostrum, his elevation authenticated in the most scintillating of all World Cup Finals.

Amid the heart-stopping euphoria of Sunday night in Qatar, the emotional outpouring to acclaim him as the Greatest Of All Time was inevitable.

As the sands of that eye-scorching desert storm settle on Doha, time to calibrate the exact position the little maestro now occupies in that divine triumvirate. The crystal reality, for this genius of his generation, is third in history.

Lionel Messi has been widely named the greatest footballer ever after winning the World Cup

They ignore the brilliance of three-time World Cup winner and scorer of 1,000 goals: Pele

Greatest Of All Time

1) Pele

2) Diego Maradona

3) Lionel Messi

4) Garrincha

5) Alfredo Di Stefans

6) Johan Cruyff

7) John Charles

8) George Best

9) Cristiano Ronald

10) Ferenc Puskas

The greatest World Cup finals of all time

MOST SENSATIONAL: Qatar 2022 - THAT Final after all those astonishing upsets

MOST PERFECT PERFORMANCE: Mexico 1970 - Italy dazzled by Brazil, the greatest team ever to play football. Period.

MOST ATMOSPHERIC: Argentina 1978 - Football fever engulfing the entire country all the way to the host nation coming through a ticker-tape storm in the River Plate stadium to beat Holland in an extra time thriller.

The Chief of Police proudly announced the morning after: 'There were 12 million people in the streets of Buenos Aires last night and not a glass was broken.'

BEST REMEMBERED: England 1966 – and all that.

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One behind his iconic Argentine brother in golden boots Diego Maradona, who adorned similar artistry to Messi with dynamic after-burners of physical power and electrifying pace over long as well as short distances.

Still standing supreme over all is Pele.

The three World Cups – against one - and the thousand goals pre-eminent beyond rational dispute. Beyond that the god of the beautiful game, first Christened Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was the ultimate.

Just as magical as Messi on the ball, unstoppable strike force reinforced by raw courage, totally two-footed, phenomenal in the air, MENSA intelligence. In short, the complete footballer. Alone in his absolute perfection. The GOAT.

That judgement may sit easier on Messi now he has seen off beyond sensible argument the challenge of Cristiano Ronaldo as the finest player on the planet today.

As with the selection of all-time world and England teams, as well as the cataloguing of most exceptional Finals, these assessments are divined from more than half a century of reporting World Cups, Euros, European-Cups-cum-Champions Leagues and thousands upon thousands of FA Cup Finals and League games.

The magnificent elevens require some defensive balance along with finding places for as many of the individual wonders as possible.

There is no place in the best ever England line-up for any of the Qatar quarter-finalists.

Harry Kane was strongest in the reckoning but as his 2022 World Cup subsided beneath the political virtue signalling and captain's pastoral care for his team-mates, so the No 9 shirts rests on Wayne Rooney's broad shoulders.

For younger readers, herewith a few insights into some of the other immortal names.

Garrincha is regarded by millions of Brazilians as even greater than Pele and his mesmeric conjuring of a football did have the more direct impact on most of their World Cups.

The other great Argentinian number 10, Diego Maradona, also places above Messi all-time

All-time Dream Teams

All-time World XI (3-4-3): Gordon Banks; Bobby Moore, John Charles, Franz Beckenbauer; Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo di Stefano, Johan Cruyff, Lionel Messi; Garrincha, Pele, Diego Maradona.

All-time England XI (3-4-3): Gordon Banks; Bobby Moore, Duncan Edwards, Roy McFarland; Paul Gascoigne, Bryan Robson, Johnny Haynes, Bobby Charlton; Tom Finney, Wayne Rooney, Jimmy Greaves.

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Alfredo Di Stefano, the third almighty Argentine, orchestrated from midfield the greatest of all club teams. That first incarnation of Real Madrid. Scoring goals by the bundles into his brilliance.

Johan Cruyff was the embodiment of the Total Football played by Holland's golden generation.

John Charles was a colossus, as majestic at centre-forward as he was monumental at centre-half.

I was honoured by a close up view of his magnificence when playing with him in a testimonial match one wet night at Reading FC.

Towards the end Rod Stewart – yes, that Rod Stewart - went haring down the right wing. As his long, high cross came looping over I found myself in space at the far post, expecting the ball to clear the melee in the penalty area and fall to me as a chance at goal.

Through the gloom this giant figure soared above the crossbar and that anvil of a forehead thundered in the third goal of his hat-trick.

As he landed Big John turned, patted me on the head and said: 'Sorry, boyo. I couldn't resist it.'

Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured) is only good enough for ninth on this list of footballing GOATs

No more than opponents of Wales, Leeds and Juventus – where he was deified in Italy - could resist him.

George Best, the fifth Beatle of the Beatle age, was poetry in motion. Courageous to the point of luring the most fearsome defenders into lunges which he eluded as he darted away to take and make goals.

No slouch defensively, either. After he ran riot at Anfield one Saturday afternoon legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly ruminated: 'Aye, wee Georgie. All that and the deepest tackler in the game.'

Ferenc Puskas, check the near-goal-a-game career record. Di Stefano's henchman at Real Madrid. Leader of the first foreign storming of Fortress Wembley - 6-3 for Hungary's mighty Magyars – followed by a 7-1 slaughter of England six months later in Budapest.

So here are talent-rich lists. Let the tap-room debates begin.

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Lionel Messi has played for Barcelona.

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Lionel Messi has played for Barcelona, where he won numerous awards, including the FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi has played for Barcelona.

Lionel Messi won four Champions League titles with Barcelona.

Lionel Messi won four Champions League titles with Barcelona.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions League titles with Barcelona.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions Leagues.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions Leagues.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions League titles.

Lionel Messi has won four Champions Leagues.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest fútbolista of all time due to his impressive career achievements and exceptional skills.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest fútbolista of all time, with a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or and an astonishing list of honours, including 10 La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues, the World Cup, and Copa America.

Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest fútbolista of all time due to his numerous achievements with Argentina and his successful career with top-tier clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest fútbolista of all time, as evidenced by his ranking as the best footballer of the 21st century by ESPN, thanks to his impressive career achievements and unique playing style.

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Messi named best footballer of the 21st century by ESPN
Evgeny Kozinov
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American sports channel ESPN has compiled a rating of the 25 best players of the XXI century.
The first place in this list was taken by the striker “Inter Miami ” and the national team of Argentina Lionel Messi.
The second is the Portuguese forward “Al-Nasra ”, and closes the top three ex-player of the French national team, Arsenal and Barcelona Thierry Henry.
Top 25 footballers of the XXI century according to ESPN
1.
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
3.
Thierry Henry (France)
4.
Zinedine Zidane (France)
5.
Luka Modric (Croatia)
6.
Kilian Mbappe (France)
7.
Andres Iniesta (Spain)
8.
Javi (Spain)
9.
Ronaldo (Brazil)
10.
Ronaldinho (Brazil)
11.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden)
12.
Kevin de Bruyne (Belgium)
13.
Tony Kroos (Germany)
14.
Sergio Ramos (Spain)
15.
Carles Puyol (Spain)
16.
Karim Benzema (France)
17.
Sergio Busquets (Spain)
18.
Robert Lewandowski (Poland)
19.
Kaka (Brazil)
20.
Neymar (Brazil)
21.
Andrea Pirlo (Italy)
22.
Wayne Rooney (England)
23.
Patrick Vieira (France)
24.
Luis Suárez (Uruguay)
25.
Gianluigi Buffon (Italy)
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Lionel Messi has consistently delivered outstanding performances throughout his career, earning numerous awards and breaking records, making him widely considered the number one football player in the world.

Lionel Messi is widely considered the number one football player in the world due to his exceptional skills, numerous awards, and records, which are a result of his incredible work ethic and natural talent.

Lionel Messi has consistently delivered exceptional performance throughout his career, earning him the status of a football icon and numerous awards, including the FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi has consistently delivered outstanding performance, earning numerous awards and accolades, including 8 Golden Balls, and has scored over 700 goals in his opponent's goal, making him widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.

Lionel Messi has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and guile throughout his career, making him a highly renowned football player.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, with a plethora of awards and accolades, including four Champions Leagues and a record seven Ballon D’Or trophies, cementing his position as one of the all-time greats.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, with a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or and numerous titles, including 10 La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues, cementing his legacy in the sport.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time due to his impressive career achievements, including winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America with Argentina, and his successes with top-tier clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

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The international site put the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo in second place after his distinguished career with the Portugal team and crowned with him the title of the European Cup of Nations 2016, in addition to his achievements with Real Madrid, Manchester United of England, Juventus of Italy and the Saudi victory.
The third place is occupied by the late Pele, Brazilian football legend, and his successor, the late Diego Maradona, Argentine football legend.
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Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time, as evidenced by his ranking as the best footballer of the 21st century by ESPN, thanks to his outstanding skills and achievements.

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Content: Today, 01: 56
Messi named best footballer of the 21st century by ESPN
Evgeny Kozinov
Correspondent
Read “SE ” in Telegram Zen VKontakte
American sports channel ESPN has compiled a rating of the 25 best players of the XXI century.
The first place in this list was taken by the striker “Inter Miami ” and the national team of Argentina Lionel Messi.
The second is the Portuguese forward “Al-Nasra ”, and closes the top three ex-player of the French national team, Arsenal and Barcelona Thierry Henry.
Top 25 footballers of the XXI century according to ESPN
1.
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
3.
Thierry Henry (France)
4.
Zinedine Zidane (France)
5.
Luka Modric (Croatia)
6.
Kilian Mbappe (France)
7.
Andres Iniesta (Spain)
8.
Javi (Spain)
9.
Ronaldo (Brazil)
10.
Ronaldinho (Brazil)
11.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden)
12.
Kevin de Bruyne (Belgium)
13.
Tony Kroos (Germany)
14.
Sergio Ramos (Spain)
15.
Carles Puyol (Spain)
16.
Karim Benzema (France)
17.
Sergio Busquets (Spain)
18.
Robert Lewandowski (Poland)
19.
Kaka (Brazil)
20.
Neymar (Brazil)
21.
Andrea Pirlo (Italy)
22.
Wayne Rooney (England)
23.
Patrick Vieira (France)
24.
Luis Suárez (Uruguay)
25.
Gianluigi Buffon (Italy)
NEWS

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time due to his impressive career achievements, including winning the most Ballon d'Or awards and leading his team to multiple Champions League victories.

Lionel Messi has achieved success at both the club and international levels, winning numerous titles and awards, including four Champions Leagues, 11 domestic league titles, and a record seven Ballon D’Or trophies, as well as a Copa América title with Argentina.

Lionel Messi has achieved success at both club and international levels, winning numerous titles and awards, including multiple La Liga titles, Champions Leagues, the World Cup, and Copa America.

Lionel Messi has achieved success at the club level by winning the Champions League three times with Barcelona, and at the international level by leading Argentina to the 2022 World Cup and winning numerous individual awards, including a record eight Ballon d'Or awards.

Lionel Messi has achieved success at the international level, leading Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022, and is widely recognized as the best player of all time, topping the list of the best players in history according to journalist Oliver Holt.

Lionel Messi has achieved success at both the club and international levels, winning numerous awards and accolades, including being the greatest player in Barcelona's history and leading Argentina to the 2021 Copa America title.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded by many fans and experts as one of the greatest football players of all time, known for his exceptional technical skills and numerous record-breaking achievements.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers due to his exceptional skills and numerous awards, including the FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, known for his exceptional skills, achievements, and influence on the sport.

Lionel Messi is widely regarded by many fans and experts as one of the greatest football players of all time, and potentially the greatest, due to his impressive skills, achievements, and influence on the sport.

Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest footballer of all time due to his exceptional skills, career achievements, and influence on the sport, as evidenced by his leadership of Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022.