Messi's 2024 FIFA Best Nomination: Celebrating Legacy or Rewarding Current Form?

Lionel Messi's 2024 FIFA Best nomination has sparked debate. While celebrated for Argentina's Copa America win and transforming Inter Miami, critics question if the nod reflects his legacy, including the 2022 World Cup, more than his current form. Despite injuries, Messi's influence remains undeniable, fueling the discussion: what defines 'the best' in football—current performance or historical greatness?

Kroos tackles Pedri, Cucurella handles the ball, and the referee remains inactive

The refereeing overshadowed an incredible match between Spain and Germany

Cristiano Ronaldo double kick on Juventus

In the 2018 quarter-finals of the Champions League, during a match held in Turin and with Juventus fans in attendance, Cristiano Ronaldo executed his memorable two-goal feat for Real Madrid against the remarkable Buffon, one of them was his famous double kick which was assisted by Dani Carvajal.

 Ronaldo scored 10 goals against Juventus before joining them from 2018-2021.

 Zidane's exuberant reaction to Ronaldo's goal was matched by applause from the Juventus supporters.

Real Madrid and the 2021-2022 Liga

It's starting to look inevitable for Real Madrid 🏆
8 points clear of second place. 13 points clear of Atletico Madrid. 18 points clear of Barcelona 😳

Real Madrid injury crisis

Real Madrid are facing an injury crisis ahead of their Champions League tie with Napoli, with the likes of Gareth Bale and Marcelo struggling with knocks...

Goal link: http://www.goal.com/en/news/3947/cartoon-of-the-day/2017/01/24/30065382/cartoon-of-the-day-the-best-football-sketches-from-omar/cartoon-real-madrid-injury-crisis/2#photo

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Messi the Iguana

Are we SURE that was an iguana and not Lionel Messi escaping snakes on Planet Earth the other day?

Goal link: http://www.goal.com/en/news/7180/galleries/2016/11/09/29097372/cartoon-of-the-day-november/lionel-messi-planet-earth/2#photo

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Carvajal stormed through the Sevilla

Dani Carvajal stormed through the Sevilla defense on Tuesday night, netting the winning goal in Real Madrid's 3-2 UEFA Super Cup win and giving the Blancos their first trophy of the season...

Goal link: http://www.goal.com/en/news/3947/cartoon-of-the-day/2016/08/10/26129342/cartoon-of-the-day-august/cartoon-10816#photo

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Mandzukic left battered as Atletico and Real play out Champions League draw

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