The International Federation of Football History and Statistics named the best player in history.
18.05.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
18.05.2025
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Ranking of the best football players according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics
In the new ranking of the ten best football players in history, Lionel Messi took first place. Pele came in second, and Diego Maradona took third. Cristiano Ronaldo secured the fourth position.
Other great players, such as Johan Cruyff, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Franz Beckenbauer, Alfredo Di Stefano, and Ronaldinho, also made it to the top 10.
It is worth noting that the 37-year-old Messi is a world champion and a two-time winner of the Copa America. He currently plays for the team 'Inter Miami'.
In football, the UEFA Champions League semi-finals took place, where 'Paris Saint-Germain' reached the final. In the second semi-final, Luis Enrique's team defeated 'Arsenal' with a score of 2:1.
Thus, in the Champions League final, 'PSG' will meet 'Inter'. The decisive match will take place at the 'Allianz Arena' in Munich on May 31.
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