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To end the discussion and debate, FourfourTwo has published this list, which has instead given rise to controversy. According to many football pundits, Messi is the best, but to surpass Pele-Maradona, Messi must at least win the elusive World Cup. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has tasted almost all possible titles in his football career, but the World Cup still remains elusive.
Controversy has arisen elsewhere as well. Brazilian legend Ronaldo has got a place at number 10 in the list. The phenomenon, who has won many titles including the World Cup in his football career, has also won the best goalscorer and best player awards in different World Cups. Even after achieving so much in his career, seeing him at number 10 in the list may not be easy for any football fan to digest.
Even though Pele-Maradona or Ronaldo have won so many trophies including the World Cup in their carriage, they are below Messi in the list. And Messi who has not yet reached the World Cup is at the top of all, this matter has created discussion and criticism among football experts. Again, if the World Cup title does not have any effect according to the standards of many, then why is Messi's rival Portuguese star Ronaldo at number four on the list. CR Seven, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, has won numerous titles in his club career, including the Euro title for his country.
However, this debate about the best of football history will continue as it has been going on in the future. In the meantime, FourFortune has tried to make this list with a lot of fuss.
Top 10 footballers of all time according to FourFortune's list:
1. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2. Diego Maradona (Argentina)
3. Pele (Brazil)
4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
5. Zinedine Zidane (France)
6. Johan Cruyff (Netherlands)
7. George Best (England)
8. Franz Beckenbauer (Germany)
9. Ferenc Puskas (Hungary)
10. Ronaldo Nazario (Brazil)
8.378 SRY