Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the contemporary football legends, have secured positions in the top 10 of Daily Mail’s list of the top 50 footballers of all time.
Messi claimed the coveted number one spot, while Ronaldo holds the tenth position in the rankings.
The publication’s rankings underscore a notable gap between Messi and Ronaldo, reflecting their exceptional contributions to the sport.
It is worth mentioning that Brazilian forward Neymar did not make it to the list.
The top 10 rankings also include other legendary players such as Pele, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Johann Cryuff, Alfredo Di Stefano, Ronaldo Nazario, Garrincha, and Zico.
Messi has clinched eight Ballon d’Or awards throughout his illustrious career, while Ronaldo has secured five, further solidifying their status as football icons.
