Former England duo Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer recently proclaimed Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time but, for some of our Goal 50 voters, the Barcelona No.10 doesn't even rank among the top 10 players of 2018.
Former England duo Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer recently proclaimed Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time but, for some of our Goal 50 voters, the Barcelona No.10 doesn't even rank among the top 10 players of 2018.
Messi, 31, last played for his nation at the World Cup in Russia and will miss their upcoming friendlies against Mexico.
Messi, 31, last played for his nation at the World Cup in Russia and will miss their upcoming friendlies against Mexico.
The Barcelona superstar's phenomenal hat-trick in a decisive qualifying win over Ecuador secured Argentina's place at Russia 2018 but the captain, who has lost four finals with his country, has yet to comment on when he might return to the fold.
The Barcelona superstar's phenomenal hat-trick in a decisive qualifying win over Ecuador secured Argentina's place at Russia 2018 but the captain, who has lost four finals with his country, has yet to comment on when he might return to the fold.
Though Argentina will bring plenty of attacking talent to the pair of home friendlies, the Barcelona star will not be with the side once again, continuing his post-World Cup hiatus.
Though Argentina will bring plenty of attacking talent to the pair of home friendlies, the Barcelona star will not be with the side once again, continuing his post-World Cup hiatus.
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is one of the best in the world and “very, very close” to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, says Christian Eriksen.
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is one of the best in the world and “very, very close” to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, says Christian Eriksen.
#Messireceives the MVP Trophy of@LaLigaEN17/18 ??!pic.twitter.com/Nh5biebccH— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)November 12, 2018
#Messireceives the MVP Trophy of@LaLigaEN17/18 ??!pic.twitter.com/Nh5biebccH— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)November 12, 2018
"All I said was that Leo is a phenomenon. And that there were players who go to the toilet 20 times, but I never made any reference to Leo," he insisted.
"All I said was that Leo is a phenomenon. And that there were players who go to the toilet 20 times, but I never made any reference to Leo," he insisted.
"No date is scheduled right now for the return of Messi and he will not be back before the end of the year," Burruchaga, who scored Argentina's winning goal in the 1986 World Cup final against Germany, toldGoal.
"No date is scheduled right now for the return of Messi and he will not be back before the end of the year," Burruchaga, who scored Argentina's winning goal in the 1986 World Cup final against Germany, toldGoal.
"We have the best in the world [Messi], which gives you more possibilities to do better," AFA president Claudio Tapiatold a news conference. "[But] now is the time to allow him to chew the disappointment of what happened at the World Cup and I have no doubt he will continue."
"We have the best in the world [Messi], which gives you more possibilities to do better," AFA president Claudio Tapiatold a news conference. "[But] now is the time to allow him to chew the disappointment of what happened at the World Cup and I have no doubt he will continue."
The line-up for the game at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba is: Agustin Marchesin; Renzo Saravia, Foyth – or Gabriel Mercado – Ramiro Funes Mori, Nicolas Tagliafico; Angel Correa, Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Acuna; Paulo Dybala and Lautaro Martinez.
The line-up for the game at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba is: Agustin Marchesin; Renzo Saravia, Foyth – or Gabriel Mercado – Ramiro Funes Mori, Nicolas Tagliafico; Angel Correa, Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Marcos Acuna; Paulo Dybala and Lautaro Martinez.
"A few minutes before starting the match, in the tunnel, he told me that when he gets the ball he will find me," Malcom said in an interview withESPN Brasil. "And he does because he's a football alien.
"A few minutes before starting the match, in the tunnel, he told me that when he gets the ball he will find me," Malcom said in an interview withESPN Brasil. "And he does because he's a football alien.
The France international signed for United in 2016 for an initial fee of £89.3million, a world record at the time, four years after he left the club to join Juventus on a free transfer.
The France international signed for United in 2016 for an initial fee of £89.3million, a world record at the time, four years after he left the club to join Juventus on a free transfer.
Kylian Mbappe needs his great personality, just like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to France team-mate Blaise Matuidi.
Kylian Mbappe needs his great personality, just like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to France team-mate Blaise Matuidi.
“After the World Cup, it is logical that mentally you cannot keep the same rhythm, there is a lot of intensity in little time and you pay for it,” the Real Madrid midfielder told a press conference.
“After the World Cup, it is logical that mentally you cannot keep the same rhythm, there is a lot of intensity in little time and you pay for it,” the Real Madrid midfielder told a press conference.
Zagreb (AFP) - Having finally shaken off their World Cup hangover, finalists Croatia are aiming for their first Nations League victory when they face Spain on Thursday, the side who inflicted a 6-0 drubbing in September.
Zagreb (AFP) - Having finally shaken off their World Cup hangover, finalists Croatia are aiming for their first Nations League victory when they face Spain on Thursday, the side who inflicted a 6-0 drubbing in September.
"I would choose Messi's left foot, Neymar's right foot, Cristiano's mentality and Buffon's class," he toldESPN.
"I would choose Messi's left foot, Neymar's right foot, Cristiano's mentality and Buffon's class," he toldESPN.
A tame first half was followed by a frantic second as Croatia were twice pegged back by a rampant Spain side, Dani Ceballos levelling after Andrej Kramaric's opener, before a Sergio Ramos penalty cancelled out Jedvaj's first international goal.
A tame first half was followed by a frantic second as Croatia were twice pegged back by a rampant Spain side, Dani Ceballos levelling after Andrej Kramaric's opener, before a Sergio Ramos penalty cancelled out Jedvaj's first international goal.
On the one hand, the 24-year-old Argentine, who figures to be the next great striker for Argentina after Lionel Messi, has managed a combined seven goals and two assists against Internazionale and Milan since he was brought to Serie A, with great fanfare, in 2012. (“We have signed the new Sergio Agu
On the one hand, the 24-year-old Argentine, who figures to be the next great striker for Argentina after Lionel Messi, has managed a combined seven goals and two assists against Internazionale and Milan since he was brought to Serie A, with great fanfare, in 2012. (“We have signed the new Sergio Agu
"I know we said this and we're going to sound really cheesy but if I don't win, I'd rather see him win than anyone else," said the Open champion in Dubai on Wednesday.
"I know we said this and we're going to sound really cheesy but if I don't win, I'd rather see him win than anyone else," said the Open champion in Dubai on Wednesday.
“At the end of the day, Michael’s contract is through to the end of the World Cup. We’ve said that publicly and we continue to support that stance,” she told Australian media from Europe.
“At the end of the day, Michael’s contract is through to the end of the World Cup. We’ve said that publicly and we continue to support that stance,” she told Australian media from Europe.
Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum, 28, is among the most experienced members of the Dutch squad to face France in the Nations League on Friday night.
Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum, 28, is among the most experienced members of the Dutch squad to face France in the Nations League on Friday night.
In the build-up to the tournament, the reigning champions had a successful two-week camping in Epe, Lagos, where they lost 3-2 to Dominion Hotspur in a friendly.
In the build-up to the tournament, the reigning champions had a successful two-week camping in Epe, Lagos, where they lost 3-2 to Dominion Hotspur in a friendly.
Muller, 29, has struggled to find his best form for Bayern Munich, who are fifth in the Bundesliga, this season.
Muller, 29, has struggled to find his best form for Bayern Munich, who are fifth in the Bundesliga, this season.
The country’s record goalscorer will come off the bench for his 120th cap in a specially-agreed call-up to promote the Wayne Rooney Foundation charity, two years after his initial retirement. The 33-year-old has ruled out the idea of then playing in the last Nations League game against Croatia on Su
The country’s record goalscorer will come off the bench for his 120th cap in a specially-agreed call-up to promote the Wayne Rooney Foundation charity, two years after his initial retirement. The 33-year-old has ruled out the idea of then playing in the last Nations League game against Croatia on Su
Rooney, England's former captain and all-time leading goalscorer, is due to come on in the second half of Thursday's friendly match with the United States at Wembley to win his 120th and final cap.
Rooney, England's former captain and all-time leading goalscorer, is due to come on in the second half of Thursday's friendly match with the United States at Wembley to win his 120th and final cap.
"At the end of the day, Michael's contract is through to the end of the World Cup. We've said that publicly and we continue to support that stance," she told Australian media from Europe.
"At the end of the day, Michael's contract is through to the end of the World Cup. We've said that publicly and we continue to support that stance," she told Australian media from Europe.
Miazga, 23, is currently on loan at Nantes in Ligue 1 from Chelsea and he thinks that his ambitious young team-mates are ready to cause an upset despite the calibre of the opposition at Wembley.
Miazga, 23, is currently on loan at Nantes in Ligue 1 from Chelsea and he thinks that his ambitious young team-mates are ready to cause an upset despite the calibre of the opposition at Wembley.
View photosReferee Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni, center checks the VAR during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Juventus, at Milan's San Siro stadium, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
View photosReferee Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni, center checks the VAR during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Juventus, at Milan's San Siro stadium, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
