Lionel Messi is definitely one of the greats of all time
Many call Lionel Messi the finest footballer of all time with very good reasons.
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It is very difficult to ascertain whether he is a better player than Pele or Diego Maradona, but it can be said without any doubt that he has very few equals in the history of the game in terms of statistics.
Even the intangible attributes of his game are right up there with the very best football has ever seen. He is one of the best passers and dribblers of all time, is a brilliant goals-scorer and can destroy any defence single-handedly on most days.
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Messi has done all the great things as a Barcelona player. He has scored in Champions League finals against Manchester United, destroyed Real Madrid with a fantastic hat-trick in their memorable 6-2 win in 2009 and won the Ballon d’Or 5 times.
He has also scored 573 goals from 657 matches for Barca and won 4 Champions League and 9 LaLiga titles with them. To sum it all up, he has consistently remained among the world’s best since his debut for the senior team in 2004 and is quite possibly the most successful footballer of all time in club football.
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Subhadeep Roy
Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.
Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.
Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.
Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.
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