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Messi tops list of all-time greats, Pele-Maradona second

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The debate over the   greatest footballer of all time  is always between two legends Pele and Diego Maradona. However, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has ranked Argentine superstar Lionel Messi above them. The German organization has released a list of the greatest footballers of all time. Messi is at the top and Pele and Maradona are in second and third place, respectively. The IFFHS, founded in 1984, has compiled this list based on the players ‘ individual and team statistics. Messi has won a maximum of 46 titles on a team basis so far. And he has numerous achievements on an individual basis. These include a record eight Ballon d’Ors. Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup for Albiceleste, is the player who has won the most titles in football history. He has won 35 for Barcelona, ​​3 for PSG, 2 for Inter Miami and 6 titles, including the World Cup (2022) for Argentina. In this way, the IFFHS has compiled this list of the top 10 players of ...

Inter Miami Sad After Loss, Even With Messi’s Goal

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Inter Miami could have recovered from their CONCACAF Champions League  semi-final defeat to become the table toppers in Major League Soccer (MLS). But Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano’s team are on the verge of further decline in the top flight of American club football. Despite a goal from the Argentine captain, the Florida club were utterly devastated by Minnesota United. Inter Miami dominated the match at the opponent’s stronghold, Allianz Field. The difference in possession between the two teams was huge. Without Luis Suarez, Miami struggled with finishing despite having 74 percent of the ball. The visitors conceded two goals in both halves. Messi’s goal only reduced the margin of defeat. Host Minnesota defeated Miami by a large margin of 4-1. Former Uruguayan star Suarez was absent from the match for personal reasons. Miami also felt his absence in attack, and the game was rhythmless despite having the ball at their feet most of the time.  Miami conceded two goals befor...

Messi’s Team Fails to Reach CONCACAF Final

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Lionel Messi’s  Inter Miami were at risk of going out after losing the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League semi-final. They were down 2-0 but still had hope with the second match being played at home. However, Messi and Suarez couldn’t turn things around. Instead, they lost again, this time 3-1. With that result, Javier Mascherano’s Miami team was knocked out of the semi-finals by the Vancouver Whitecaps. Inter Miami played against Vancouver at Chase Stadium in Florida. Jordi Alba gave Miami an early lead in the 9th minute. But after that, Vancouver took control and scored three goals. Even though both teams had a chance to reach the final for the first time, Miami ended the match with disappointment. Coach Mascherano started stars like Messi and Suarez and kept them on the field the entire game. Still, they couldn’t make use of their chances. Although Alba’s goal gave Miami hope early on, the team couldn’t hold on. At halftime, Miami was still ahead. But Vancouver equalized...