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A look at ten of the best players ever who never managed to replicate their club success with trophies on the international stage, including Barcelona star Lionel Messi after Argentina’s Copa America final defeat to Chile…
10) Raul
A legend at Real Madrid, Raul narrowly missed out on international dominance with Spain after falling out of favour in the squad in 2006, with the team really taking off after winning Euro 2008, following up with a 2010 World Cup win and further glory at Euro 2012.
9) Luis Figo
Another world class player at club level for both Barcelona and Real Madrid, Luis Figo could not inspire Portugal to glory during his international career.
8) Dennis Bergkamp
A Netherlands great and one of the most successful players in Arsenal’s history, Dennis Bergkamp was unfortunate not to be able to enspire Holland to a major trophy during his career for his country.
7) Johan Cruyff
Another of the best players of all time to be part of the desperately unlucky Dutch squads, Johan Cruyff never took home a major international trophy, losing the World Cup final in 1974.
6) Eusebio
One of the best strikers of all time, Eusebio was always a superb goalscorer for his country, but couldn’t help Portugal to any silverware.
5) Cristiano Ronaldo
Another Portuguese legend playing alongside others who don’t match his high standards, Cristiano Ronaldo was won it all at club level, but could only make the Euro 2004 final with his country, losing to Greece in a major upset.
4) Wayne Rooney
One of the best players in the world for many years, and with a huge trophy cabinet with Manchester United, Wayne Rooney has never really done it at international tournaments, and has no trophies to show for his England career.
3) Roberto Baggio
Fluffing his big chance in the 1994 World Cup final, Italian legend Roberto Baggio is another huge name who never took home a trophy for his country, despite the Azzuri being historically one of the most successful nations in big tournaments.
2) Paolo Maldini
Another Italian legend who won it all for his club AC Milan, Paolo Maldini retired from international football shortly before Italy won the World Cup in 2006, though he won yet another Champions League trophy the following year.
1) Lionel Messi
Winner of four Champions League titles with Barcelona, Lionel Messi has just celebrated the second treble of his club career, but couldn’t help Argentina to victory in the Copa America, a year after losing the World Cup final to Germany.
