It’s been some time since Diego Armando Maradona passed away, and the stories about his demise aren’t settling down. ZICO?! ©1997-2021 Topend Sports Network x … They play hard football these days we hv modern devices to wear. document.write("Page last modified: " + document.lastModified +""); No Vava? It doesn't work at all, but as a large part of the league like it, I just have to put up with it. Γιαννακός StockholmUltras (2014). No, no. Brazil would dominate the top players in history if it was not for politics of Fifa. - O.K. It has a special status as representing, or important to, or loved by, a particular group of people, a place, or a period in history. What does it matter to you if I tell you that I like him a lot? All Argentine Soccer Halted Due to COVID-19 Surge. It's a nuisance in every game.  In 1958, he made his debut. alot of those british players really shouldnt be on the list or atleast so high up...michael laudrup is better than the list make him look...di stefano was injured when his times for world cup came but he still deserves a top 10 place...and puskas(best leftie ever-another accuracy of the list is that it ranks baggio as the best italian ever but meazza would be higher...heard he that elegant skills-walked through defenses for fun(like best) and was a party animal like him to...yes, cubillas should be there and other non-british players like czibor, boszik and hideguti from hungary's 1950s team; cuelemans and scifo from belgium; stojkovic from  yugoslavia...but point well taken about the biases...remember it was a poll...we didnt see varela, santmaria, hector castro, stabile,rava, combi and foni from the 30s...the ball was hard to control and shot then-those players would have been as great now...with all the help thses newbies are getting to look good. These players do not always earn the most. Garricha, one of the greatest of all time dispite his handicap he was able to run circles around the defenders. (from kelvin Kay frm Ghana, Feb 2013), The truth is Maradona never deserved to be 2 alongside the obvious number 1 Pele. what is special about beckhamp. (from aoibhil, Sept 2012), I very well appreciate the great work you and your team must have put into this task to research the 100 best football/soccer players of the past 100 years. Messi Sitting Out Barcelona's Season Finale. J. okers Bar on the seafront in Magaluf lies quiet these days, but very soon its usual patrons could be gearing up to return. For the 20 teams that compete in the top division in this country. Dnt forget it 1900-1999 (20th century) (from Seeker, Jan 2013), Where is football god messi? But for the Spanish league, Messi playing here is an attraction. (from Davide, Feb 2013), Where is baggio? (from Dom, Dec 2012), WHERE IS MESSI? Kudos to you and your able staff; job well done! The statue at the corner of Queen Street and Victoria Row has created controversy because of Macdonald's role in the creation of residential schools for Indigenous people. document.write(" CITE THIS PAGE: "+ author + ", "" + document.title + "." Topend Sports Website, "+ published + ", "+ url + ", Accessed " + today); As for Zidane who hails from Algeria, North Africa, and Roger Milla from Cameroon, West Africa (perhaps the only other Africans on the list), those two countries have long been regarded as soccer superpowers on the African Continent. Charlottetown's downtown statue of Sir John A. Macdonald has been defaced again, this time with red paint across its face. (from JG, Nov 2012), Why is ronaldhino and ronaldo very low? 07/05/2021 at 09:12  Garrincha played in 3 World cups, (1958,1962,& 1966). Nuno Espírito Santo Out as Wolves Manager. I like him because he's a fun guy and, apart from that, a brilliant centre-back. Decision imminent on Ronald Koeman's future as Barcelona coach, There was a meeting between Barca and Wijnaldum's agents, Barcelona and Neymar ready to give up their financial war, Siempre Positivo podcast: Barca say goodbye 2020-21 and hello Aguero, Xabi Alonso could be Zinedine Zidane's replacement, Legal Advice Anyway, these lists provide a starting point for discussions on the greatest soccer player ever, though an ending point may never be found. It was a shame they were knocked out of the Champions League, like Atletico, because I would have liked a final between two Spanish teams. StockholmUltras Γιαννακός (2014). He's the best player in the world and I think Barça should hold on to him, whatever the financial conditions, which aren't of interest to us. On your list, he is perhaps the only one whose genius on the field of play is not fully characterized, all things considered. City will mark Aguero's contribution to the club by building him a statue. Pique. (from Martin, Nov 2012), I really appreciate your work. I knew him as a player and now a coach, but it's Barça who have to make these decisions. He's the coach that has given Atletico the most trophies, the coach that has won the most games, the coach that's been at the club the longest time. And why are Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore so high? (from Roger Stephen Roth, Jan 2013), If lionel messi isnt included. Among the three (Spanish teams) at least two deserved it. A cultural icon can be a symbol, logo, picture, name, face, person, building, or other image.It is easily recognized and generally represents an object or idea with great cultural significance to a wide cultural group. (from Lasana m konneh, Jan 2013), I don't get d criteria they put in put to embark on this result ... where is jay jay okocha who made magic with the ball,who to me if he was a white guy would have been a world player. Almost all the football/soccer greats on your list are either from Europe or Central and South America, regions well noted as soccer superpowers on the globe. What do somebody like Beckham, Michael Owen, got to do with Greatest soccer lists ever. Explore the latest MLS soccer news, scores, & standings. By the way its Tostao not Totao. I don't know what you want me to say on this subject. (from Matthew Nimpson, Aug 2012), Fake, i can't find c ronaldo and messi. Ronaldo, beckham, zidane shouldn't be so down (from kabir chatterjee, Apr 2013), OH MY GOD,WIA DO U PEOPLE KEEP CR7,DAT IS RONALDO,HE CAN'T JUST BE 4GOTTEN JUSR LYK DAT,IF U THINK AM JOKING U CAN  CONFIRM 4RM NEDERLAND NO 2 DEFENDER DURING EURO 2012. The list is based on a readers' poll, in which the voters picked their top 10 players in order of preference, then points were assigned to each vote a player gained, 10 points for a 1st place vote, 9 points for a 2nd place vote etc. Cookies Commenting is closed on this page, though you can read some previous comments below which may answer some of your questions. I always give the same answer: when he wants to leave, he will leave. Barcelona president Joan Laporta described the European Super League as a “necessity” on Thursday but said the final decision would be given to the club’s members.  He played against the allstars of other countries and he mesmerized them with his ball handling and dribbling ability. If you would see his skill,dribbling,ball control and ability you will think amaizing. Soccer is given only given lipservice and nothing more in a poor and small country as Liberia. Charlottetown Deputy Chief Brad MacConnell said an investigation is underway. I think Zidane deserves a spot on the list, after all he carried France to the world cup in '98, by then he was just a ticking bomb waiting to explode. Chelsea and Manchester United were linked with City's club-record striker but it … CEST. Messi made his full international debut in 2005, and like the majority of the current top players were not even on the scene when this vote was taken. - This list is of the greatest players of the 20th century - so from the years 1900-1999. Privacy preferences, Luis Enrique: It was tough to tell Sergio Ramos my decision, Madrid's Sergio Ramos left out of Spain squad for Euro 2020 by Luis Enrique, Mission accomplished for Seville as they secure a 1-0 home win against Alaves, Guardiola reveals Aguero off to Barça and hints Messi will stay at Camp Nou, Granada earn a draw at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes in the last round, Real Betis score 3-2 in a win against Celta Vigo in the last game. As for Beckham he shouldn't even be there. Alan Hansen ? As with all popular polls, the list suffers from some bias including the voters age and where they are from - it is not surprising to find a disproportionate number of English players and some more recent players who are possibly yet to reach their prime (in 1999 anyway). (from Soumya, Oct 2012), D list is a gr8 one, those of them askin abt messi nd c.ronaldo shld b rational, d list rangez frm period of 1900-1999 (from Lordpiin, Oct 2012), U done wll but sme grt playrs lk ronaldinho messi cr7 xavi is nt thr undsv(owen) (from Adekunle gafar, Oct 2012), The really no 1 greatest player was suitable for maradona. Where is Messi? It's not worth anything. (from ajikabi romaric, Feb 2013), Where is raul gonzalez? Enrique Cerezo spoke to SPORT ahead of Atletico Madrid's visit to Camp Nou this weekend to face Barcelona in a decisive game in the title race. Where is Gianni Rivera and Sandro Mazzolla of Italy? (from nicholas, Mar 2013), The world has seen great futbol players and to say one is better than the other wouldn't be fair. Plus, watch live games, clips and highlights for your favorite teams on FOXSports.com! I wonder whether researchers ever took some soul-searching how GEORGE WEAH ended up on this list of football/soccer luminaries of all time!? Bobby Moore better than Paolo Maldini? How to Cite. (from SAMUEL LASSA, Nov 2012), They got number 1 and number 2 right. (from Alix Roy, Jan 2013), This figures of rating are wrong, though th first and second is nt arguable those 2 are special Pele and Diego, re collecting those of rough days when we do nt hv good picth and safety shades to wear. he's well capable of being no.2due to pele ability to the ball.pls think about it. And for as long as he wants to be, he will be with us. ;) Of course Puskas, yes Im French & here there is no question who is the greatest between Zidane & Platini. And why would Stanley be ahead of a player like great Zico and th rest. (from aryan, Feb 2013), Pathetic, biased list by a magazine that attempts to be cultured and high-brow but falls flat because of its enormous pro-British and EPL bias. Do they take into consideration the depth from whence he come: His country Liberia, not even a soccer powerhouse in West Africa, notwithstanding the world?! Papin? Way too many British players in this biased list. Messi made his full international debut in 2005, and like the majority of the current top players were not even on the scene when this vote was taken. Aren't goalies considered footballers too? (from cruz joseph, Feb 2013), Where is Oliver Kahn or Yashin? Neville Southall ?  In 1962 he led Brazil to their second World Cup trophy. Then yo gods must be crazy (from Alfred, Jan 2013), As for me messi and c.ronaldo are the two greatest in the world presently 2013 (from Christian kamanda, Jan 2013), What is the criteria for ranking Garrincha 20 when many footballers ranked higher than he did not achieve the success that he did. Advertisement (from Bashistha, Dec 2012), Well done guys for your hard works,but where is football genus messi? He's the best player in the world and I think Barça should hold on to him, whatever the financial conditions, which aren't of interest to us. And as I think that referees are fundamental to the game, I think that this system, the VAR, discredits the match officials. Solskjaer: Maguire Likely Out for Man United's UEL Final. Think about that! Global Magazine 2021. Gigi Riva 72nd? Following his visit to the United Kingdom in April for Prince Philip's funeral, new reports suggest Prince Harry may not return home this summer as many expected he would.. Harry was widely expected to travel home for the unveiling of a statue in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana, that's set to debut at Kensington Palace in London on July 1, which would have been Diana's 6oth birthday. Cant find Elias Figueroa(who should be top 10)?  For instance, you ranked Alfredo Di stefano above Garrincha. Aguero, 32, is eager to team up with Argetine compatriot Lionel Messi. FC Barcelona had a successful start in regional and national cups, competing in the Campionat de Catalunya and the Copa del Rey.In 1902, the club won its first trophy, the Copa Macaya, and participated in the first Copa del Rey, losing 1–2 to Bizcaya in the final. Sport > World > Lists > All Time Greatest > Soccer > World Soccer. Messi to miss Barcelona's final league game. (from Josphat Kwayo, Dec 2012), Its great ,but maradon desevs th first position.weah needs to be pulled up th ladder.  Kenny Dalglish of all people ahead of Batigol? so maradona is greatest of all time. More over ronaldinho should have earned a spot in the list. (From STAR-A, Dec 2012), What about the likes of Lineker, Cafu, van Nistelroy, Jaap Stam, Yorke and many other great players. Regarded as one of the greatest managers in the club's history, a bronze statue of Shankly …  In 1966 he did not achieve much, Brazil failed to make it to the second round. This list it full of lies (from anonymous, Mar 2013), Where is d miracle dribbler, d model of many great players today, Some of these people commenting are semi-literate: they dont realise the list stops at 1999: Owen was a phenom from 18 in 1998; maradona is probably the most skilled ever but pele is number 1 for overall ability. Who we are I know of an awesome player that played in Spain at the same time that Maradona did and matter of fact Maradona claimed that jorge "El Magico" Gonzales was the best in the world. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. By all fairness, George Weah should be ranked up there with Pele and Maradona. (from more, Dec 2012), Where is Henrick larsson? Contact Weah never had such privilege or luxury in his formative training as an up and coming footballer. I'm just glad for Youtube and being able to watch so many great players in action. (from David, Jan 2013), The list is made in 1999, hence why many current players aren't there and why Zidane and Ronaldo are lower than where they should be really, because they hadn't finished their career off by then (from Prazzy, Jan 2013), MICHAEL OWEN SHOULD NOT BE ON IT (from timmie, Jan 2013), Where r the best current players; MESSI, RONALDO, XAVI, INIESTA, IMBRAHIMOVIC ETC? (from Jimkings, Dec 2012), Dont' u think dat zinidine zidane has three legs. (from sabiu musa, Dec 2012), Maradona was better than pele and other. His success is purely based on talent and skill, pure genius! This is due to programs with resources and zeal for the sport by their respective countries. Understood. We even raised a statue of Zizou headbutting Materazzi in Paris haha. I apologize you have Yashin, but you can't keep Oliver Kahn off this list, undoubtly one of the best goalies all time. Football/Soccer is clearly the world's most popular sport, and has the most popular athletes, but which sport has the fittest players (but not necessarily the greatest athlete). A better listing of the player of the century is based on votes by the eilte players themselves. They deserved it. I don't like it. If you had to pick one player, other than Messi, which Barça player would you pick? Hugo Sanchez?  Gianni Rivera not even present? (from Gianni, Mar 2013), Yes Pele is the 1st no doubt.but for Maradona who was on drugs shuoldnt be ranked 2nd.And playerz like Zinedine Zidane,Ronaldo,Ronaldinho,Cristiano Ronaldo,Samuel Eto,Eric Cantona,Jay Jay Okocha,Rivaldo,Romario couldnt had been leftout or ranked that low.Fifa should try and say the truth wityout taking sides or fear faces eor the have the powr above all football association.Fifa please stop too much politics so as not to spoil the good works you people have been doing, thanks. As part of the discussion of the greatest athletes from all sports, including soccer, here is one view of the greatest football (soccer) players of the 20th century. This list of the 100 greatest football players of the 20th century was published in the December 1999 issue of World Soccer, an English language football magazine. (from antonip, Jan 2013), Some of  u r talkin about c ronaldo , messi xavi. (from Jerry, Feb 2013), You guys have done well, but come to think of it, why excluding the likes of Paulo Rossi, Juninho, Jay Jay Okocha, Zola, Veron, Van Nistelrooy and Careca. Ronaldo, Mane Garrincha, Romario, Ronaldinho were way better than Maradona and accomplished a lot more. The rest is arguable and subjective, really. Yes, but Id rather have Cruyff as the manager thou. (from Mike, Jan 2013), This list is a joke. (from JOHNY DEPP, Dec 2012), Where is jay jay okocha? (from Kayrocky, Feb 2013), Where is my best player Cristiano Ronaldo?  George Best and Bobby Charlton better than Baggio? Maradona is the most over rated player in the history of the sport, he got involved with drugs, promoting leftist communist ideas. Messi still doesn't. Still the greatest of all times, Zizou. The latest football news, live scores, results, rumours, transfers, fixtures, tables and player profiles from around the world, including Premier League. The best of the best have made it to our 7 Sporting Wonders Lists. (from di leng, Feb 2013), Cruyff better than pele and maradona ... the best player ever !!!!! It's a system that delays games, that delays the emotion of celebrating goals and then, after all that, the referee makes fewer mistakes than the VAR. Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player who has set records while playing for the Manchester United and Real Madrid clubs, as well as the Portuguese national team.  Pele is ranked so much higher than Maradona because of the Hand of God, and the rankings of British players are absolutely laughable. Pathetic, clueless list. its not pele because maradona was magicle player in history of football (from Bashistha, Oct 2012), Where is messi, c.ronaldo, xavi and iniesta (from emmanuel, Sept 2012), Why is Zidane so low on the list? So, to me I don't see this as the top 100. (from Mustee Gora, Aug 2012), Where's teofilo cubillas ten world cup goals (from Louie, Aug 2012), Ladislau Kubala he has to be on this list (May 2012). Where is Hugo Sanchex of Mexico? (from nestor oladipo peters, Dec 2012), Zidane was better than other (from shakiba, Dec 2012), Page a not is the best in the world all time (from Pipu, Dec 2012), Good job Alessandro Del Piero can not believe he is 77th good effort C Ranaldo and Messi should not even be in the top 100 (from Charlie, Dec 2012), Why is Okocha not  part of d list 4 goodness sake? But for the Spanish league, Messi playing here is an attraction. But I think zidane could have climb a few spots up.
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