With Lionel Messi again prompting debate about whether or not he is the best player of all time, here’s our view of the ten finest footballers to ever grace the game…
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10) Ronaldo
If not for injuries and poor overall fitness in the latter part of his career, the original Ronaldo would surely be higher on this list on pure talent alone, having looked unplayable on the pitch at times and inspiring Brazil to glory in the 2002 World Cup almost entirely by himself.