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Lionel Messi Biography
Lionel Messi is an Argentine forward and playmaker whose close control, inventive passing and wonderfully varied goals have made him a favourite with football fans around the world.
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Greatness needs more than a trophy count.
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The 30 Greatest Asian Footballers of All Time
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Lionel Messi Biography
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The 30 Greatest Asian Footballers of All Time
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The 30 Greatest CONCACAF Footballers of All Time
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The 30 Greatest Premier League Players of All Time
Henry, De Bruyne, Salah or Shearer? We rank the 30 men whose peak, influence and sustained excellence most clearly shaped the Premier League.
Greatest Players
The 30 Greatest Asian Footballers of All Time
From Son Heung-min and Cha Bum-kun to the giants of the Asian Cup, we rank the 30 greatest men's footballers in AFC history.
Competitions
The 30 Greatest Individual Copa Libertadores Campaigns
Thirty unforgettable men's Copa Libertadores campaigns, ranked by sustained quality, knockout influence, historical difficulty and final impact.
Competitions
The 30 Greatest European Championship Players of All Time
From Platini's perfect 1984 to Ronaldo's record six editions, we rank the 30 men who have shaped the European Championship finals.