Unexpected player rates Messi above Cristiano

Few days after two players snubbed Lionel Messi while choosing their greatest player of all time, an unexpected player has picked the PSG star ahead of other players. Messi, who is currently in Qatar with the Albiceleste of Argentina has been preparing for the crucial round of 16 clash against the Socceroos of Australia.

The Superstar was thumbed down by Chelsea and England player, Reece James while offering his opinion on the long-running Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo argument, siding with the Portuguese captain and snubbing the Rosario native.While Messi is in Qatar, James missed the chance to play in the World Cup due to an injury.

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In the same vein, Luka Modric, the captain of Croatia, chose Argentine legend Diego Maradona above La Albiceleste legend Lionel Messi as the best player. The 37-year-old Modric got the chance to compete against Messi while playing for Real Madrid and is aware of his extraordinary talent. Thus making the second player to ditched Messi in a week.

Messi has a record seven Ballon d'Or victories, a record six European Golden Shoes, and more. At Barcelona, he won a club-record 35 trophies there. The most goals in La Liga (474), the most goals in a La Liga and European league season (50), the most hat-tricks in La Liga (36) and the UEFA Champions League (8), and the most assists in La Liga (192), a La Liga season (21) and the Copa América belong to prolific goal scorer and talented playmaker Messi (17). 

This player choses Messi ahead others

Messi's impeccable records for club and country have not gone unnoticed as an unexpected plyer has shown appreciciation for his immense display in the football world. Australia Defender Milos Degenek in his pre-match conference ahead of the tie against Argentina, says he adores Messi, adding that the PSG star is the greatest player ever.