Lionel Andrés Messi, also known as Leo Messi, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team. Wikipedia
Born: June 24, 1987 (age 35 years)
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The debate of topmost celebrated football players span through generations of football lovers, owing to the ever-changing nature of the game, the answer might not be duly satisfactory but the best-perceived- footballers have been pointed out, spanning through various generations.
Country: Argentina, Club: Barcelona.
Messi, arguably is due on this list and will come to mind before any other, he has won a total of 30 trophies with Barcelona, this he largely owes to his fast feet, making it inconceivable for defenders to get him when he’s on field, at age 30, this five-time Ballon d’Or winner is featuring on numerous headlines. It’s not surprising that he has achieved more trophies than his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Country: Scotland
Club: Celtic and Liverpool
Dalglish was the reigning hero in the Liverpool sides that ruled English football in the late 70’s/ mid-80s. he racked up a noteworthy 31 trophies amid his club career with Celtic and Liverpool. He bagged 6 league titles, 1 FA Cup, 4 league cups and 3 European cups, all in the space of 8 years, nailing 118 goals in total. He ended his playing career as Liverpool’s greatest player and as the most decorated player in British domestic football.
Country: Sweden
Clubs: Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter-Milan, Barcelona, AC-Milan, PSG and Manchester United
Since he left his native Sweden in 2001, he has won at least one trophy in every season, a title winner in 13 of the 16 seasons during the same period and won trophies at seven different clubs and league titles in four different countries.
Country: Wales
Club: Manchester United
He has won more trophies combined than all but three clubs in English football. He was the most outstanding among the most coveted and decorated British footballers for quite a while. he also has won almost every trophy Sir Alex Ferguson lifted, having won an exceptional thirty-six trophies during his long and illustrious football career.
Country: Brazil
Club: Bahia, Barca, Sevilla and Juventus
He has carved out for himself a reputation as a serial trophy hoarder has he has lifted numerous trophies. Even when he left Juventus, he added two more trophies to his expanding trophy feats. There is great anticipation that he’ll lift the French league and possibly two league cups this season.
Country: Spain
Club: Barcelona
Iniesta won his Last silverware back in 2007/08, he has put in as a player of the match performance in such huge numbers of finals that it would not have been fair if he wasn’t included in this list. He is considered an outstanding midfielder amongst others and his incredible trophy haul of 34 is an evidence of the incredible career he has experienced.
Country: Portugal
Club: FC Porto and Barcelona
This outstanding goalkeeper spent sixteen fruitful years in his homeland, briefly leaving to Barcelona in 1996, he won five trophies in the space of two years before returning to his homeland, although few football fans knew about this goalkeeper, he had a total of 406 caps for Porto which is more than any other player who played in the Portuguese top flight.
Country: Spain
Clubs: Manchester and Barcelona
With the help of a remarkable team and his tireless effort, Pique won an outstanding number of trophies. He left camp Nou for 4 years and was immediately “caught” by Manchester United in 2004. He went ahead to win 3 trophies in his last season at Old Trafford after which he returned to Barca which was trailed by 25-trophies which he added to his increasing trophies and which has earned him a leading role in the Catalunya defense.
Country: Brazil
Club: Santos CF, New York Cosmos
He was born with the name Edison Arantes de Nas Amento and came into limelight when he lit up the 1958 World Cup at the tender age of 17, he scored six goals at this tournament and helped Brazil to lift the coveted Jules Rimet, breaking record and ‘scoring’ the cup for the first time in the history of Brazil, his known was widely known and mentioned.
Country: France
Club: Real Madrid, Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus
Zinedine Yazid Zidane nicknamed ‘Zizov’ is a French retired professional footballer and current manager of Real Madrid. He scored one of the greatest goals in UEFA Champions League history in the 2002 finals, netted twice for his national side in their 1998n World Cup Final win over Brazil and guided them to victory in Euro 2000. He was well-known for his elegance, ball-control and exceptional vision which earned him the title of the best European footballer of the past 50 years in the UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll in 2004. No doubt, he’s considered one of the greatest players of all times.
Country: Portugal
Club: Real Madrid
Regarded as once the world’s costliest signing, he is Real Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer, the first ever player involved in a major league scoring more than 50 goals every season for six consecutive seasons and the only European to bag four Ballon d’Or awards.
Country: England
Club: Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, PSG
David Beckham Is the first English player to win league titles in four countries; England, Spain, U.S.A and France, during his 20-year career, he won 19 major trophies, he held the appearance record for an outfield player for the England national team till 2016 when Wayne Rooney overtook him, he was runner-up in the Ballo d’Or, twice runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year.
Country: Egypt
Club: Al-Mehalla, Al-ahly, and Al-Siliya
This Egyptian international player bagged an amazing 29 trophies during the span of his career, which spanned over two decades. He bagged the following trophies; 6 CAF Champions League, 5 CAF Super Cup, 3 Egyptian Cup, 6 Egyptian Super Cup, 1 CAF Confederation, 3 Africa Cup of Nation and 8 Premier League.
Country: Brazil
Club: Cruzeiro, Ajax, Inter-Milan, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain
He holds the record for most trophies in most footballers club career and has played for many clubs and currently playing for PSG as a left-back, as of his retirement, he was the most decorated active footballer in Europe.
Country: Germany
Club: Bayern Munich and Manchester United
Securing victories in the Community Shield, EFL Cup and Europa League final increased the figures of achievements of Bastian, including World Cup Winner’s medal. He is Germany’s fourth most-capped player of all times.
Country: Northern Ireland
Club: Manchester United
Blessed with a magical dribbling ability, sense of balance and a blistering pace, the hard-partying winger still remains an iconic figure. He won two league titles and a European Cup as a pivotal member of Sir Matt Busby’s rebuilt United Side. He played for Manchester United and Northern Ireland national team as a winger.
Country: England
Club: Manchester United
During his second season as a professional, he lifted his first trophy, he scored a Premier League and FA Cup double during the 1995/96 season and brought his 20-year playing career to an end with his 13th league title in 2013. He won a total of 25 trophies featuring 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League titles.
Country: Spain
Club: F. C. Barcelona
Having the European Championship victories with Spain and the World Cup to speak for him, Sergio is considered a man who played an important role in Barcelona’s modern domination and has trophies to show for it, he also played as a defensive midfielder for Spain National Team. He helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup and the Euro 2012 tournaments. He also represented the nation at the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016.
Country: Netherlands
Club: FIFA
His goal against Russia at the Euro 1988 finals set him in the limelight, with his expertise in impossibly tight-angled volleys and an intelligent reading of the game, he was the most graceful striker in his time, he helped Netherland in netting their first ever major International Trophy and guided Ajax to three Eredivisie titles and a Winner’s Cup, also guiding Barca to four La Liga Championships and three European Cups.
Country: Italy
Club: A.C. Milan
He was a man committed to A.C. Milan defense, spending twenty-five years and winning so many trophies in over 900 appearances. He was nicknamed Capitano and appeared in three Euros and 4 World Cups including USA ’94 where he was named in the team of the tournament.
There you have it. A list of the top 20 most decorated footballer in the history of the world. Who is your favorite?
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Real Madrid News
Twitter:@RMNewsToday
The Twitter account was opened July 2016. Although it bears the names of the club, it was created by fans for others fans. On the Twitter feed, you get all you need to know about your favorite club, as a fan. There is news on the club, including transfer rumors and actual transfers, reports on matches, commentaries, lineups, memorable pictures concerning the club, especially that of goals. In addition, the Twitter account provides an opportunity for fans to interact by analyzing games. Plus, it is an extension of the blog where fans who are interested in football betting can bet responsibly.
Inside World Football
Twitter: @insidewldftball
In existence since 2009, the Inside World Football Twitter feed keeps you informed on the world of football in general. This Twitter account would, therefore, not only appeals to fans but everybody in the world of the game. It caters to people on the business side and the entertainment side alike. With over forty-seven thousand followers, the account is there to serve as a resource provider designed to keep you informed on all the inside scoop, gist, news, information on the world of football. Apart from tweets, they also provide pictures and videos that would come in handy if one loves the sport.
The Football Girl
Twitter: @thefootballgirl
Melissa Jacobs, who is the creator of The Football Girl blog and Twitter account, has proven again and again that football is not only a man’s thing. Many have associated the love for football and many other sports to men, but Melissa is showing that you can be a woman and totally love the sport. She dishes information about football that men and women alike would appreciate. She, however, also gives insight into what it is like to be a woman in her industry. Plus, she addresses general issues as well that she terms, “helpful fantasy advice.”
Illegal Curve Hockey
Twitter: @IllegalCurve
The Twitter account of the hockey blog and show, the Illegal Curve Hockey, is the interactive arm for all hockey lovers. However, the Twitter account, which was created in 2008, is particular about Winnipeg Jets and the Manitoba Moose news. Therefore, if you are a fan of both or either of the two hockey clubs, you can visit their Twitter feed to discuss and interact with hockey like yourself as well as the presenters of the show. And you can get acquainted with the schedules of the two hockey clubs (both of their games and their practice) in addition to other hockey news.
RunToTheFinish
Twitter: @RunToTheFinish
Being on Twitter since April 2009, Amanda Brooks, the creator of RunToTheFinish, is focused on running and how it can improve your health. Her tweets are targeted towards making you fit through running to the finish. Accordingly, she mentioned that her tips and information are well researched to make you maintain a healthy lifestyle and well-being. Her feed also contains retweets from similar coaches who tweet information on another form of exercises to engage in. Therefore, her Twitter feed does not just concentrate on running but other forms of exercises as well that you can be sure to benefit from.
Football Action
Twitter:@UKaction
Football Action, a UK based football blog, created the Twitter account in December 2003. The love of the British for football is not hidden as they even house some of the most popular football clubs in the world. So it is not surprising that there is a blog dedicated to football that is based in the UK. Their Twitter feed would be attractive for football fans who want to interact on breaking and updated news, accurate information, commentaries, football transfers and match analysis as well as any information on the world of football that would appeal to fans.
Diamond Hoggers
Twitter:@DiamondHoggers
Joined Twitter since April 2009, the Twitter account of Diamond Hoggers is a go-to place for all baseball fans. The blog itself provides all kinds of information and updated news that a baseball fan would appreciate. So, their Twitter feed is an extension of what happens on the blog. Only, now there is room for interaction between the fans as well from everywhere in the world. If you are a fan of baseball and you are looking for a place to visit to interact with like minds, then the Twitter feed of Diamond Hoggers is there for you.
Cage Potato MMA News
Twitter: @cagepotatomma
The Twitter account, which was opened in February 2009, is the delight of fans and lover of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Cage Potato was founded by Jared Jones to cater to updated and valuable news, information, fight schedules, fight videos and every other thing associated to MMA. Apart from that, however, there are tweets of videos, pictures or just general to have fun with so not to make it all boring with MMA talks. Some of the videos tweeted or retweeted are really good for laughs and can appeal to you whether you are a fan of MMA or not.
Baseball Musings
Twitter: @statsguru
The Twitter account of Baseball Musings was created in March 2008 by David Pinto, the founder of Baseball Musings, who started blogging about baseball since 2002. Usually, David Pinto tweets the posts posted on his blog, the Baseball Musings. It is, however, also a go to place for baseball fans to have a field day talking about their favourite sports. The Twitter feed is not only an avenue to learn a lot about what is going on in the sport through the information and updated news that David dishes out, it is also a place to interact with other people of like minds as well.
101 Great Goals
Twitter: @101greatgoals
101 Great Goals joined Twitter in 2007 and already boasts of about 198 thousand followers. The blog version of the Twitter account is a blog for social media enthusiasts who are social media savvy. So, it is expected that the Twitter account would be very engaging and interesting. Their Twitter feed contains everything that you would enjoy as a football enthusiast, ranging from updated news and information, transfer news, analysis of football matches and happenings in the industry, commentaries, videos and pictures of memorable moments in the sport as well as a chance to interact with fellow football enthusiasts.
La Liga Blog
Twitter: @laligablog
The Twitter account is an extension of the La Liga Blog, a blog based on the Spanish football league. La Liga Blog was founded by Andy MacFarlane, who is British but fell in love with the Spanish league. Their Twitter feed is mostly filled with posts that they posted on the blog, written by various writers. The posts tweeted are updated news and information, commentaries and analysis that a fan of the Spanish league would find interesting. However, the Spanish league is not the only league featured on their Twitter feed because the European league meet up for games as well and so, indirectly, information about other leagues in Europe are featured.
Sportskeeda
Twitter: @Sportskeeda
A verified account that has over 89 thousand followers, Sportskeeda is a place of attraction for sport enthusiast. Their Twitter feed features various kinds of sports to cater to different sport lovers. The sports ranges from cricket, MMA, tennis, poker, running, hockey, boxing, WWE, basketball, badminton to football and many more others. Although the list is not exhaustive but they have enough updated news and information, memorable videos and pictures, commentaries and analysis for some of the most loved sports in the world. If you are sport lovers, you can follow them to enjoy information on your favourite sport and also have an opportunity to interact with like minds.
The Football Pink
Twitter: @TheFootballPink
The Twitter account of the Football Pink, that can be called a Football Magazine. They issue out magazines focused on the ins and outs of the football world (both the game and the business angle of it). They also tweet their posts on the blog, which consist of opinions and commentaries from different writers as well as the news. Apart from that, by following them, you can either be a seller of their football gears or have an opportunity to see the gears that they have in their shop and buy as it interests you. It will be a way of connecting to your favourite players.
The Science of Sport
Twitter: @Scienceofsport
Also a verified account, it is Twitter of the blog, the Science of Sport, owned by Ross Tucker. The Twitter account presently has more than 63 thousand followers. If you love sports in general, then this is for you because the Twitter feeds provides with happenings on sports, both accurate and updated news as well as well researched opinions. Tucker also tweets about the science of sports in the sense of illuminating all the science behind sport and sport performance. He looks at both the health angle and the lifestyle angle, he looks at sport management and controversies also. His Twitter feed contains a broad range of topics that would appeal to both sport men, sport businessmen and sport fans.
World Soccer Talk
Twitter: @wsoccertalk
The Twitter account of World Soccer Talk, a blog that talks on soccer, it is an appealing Twitter feed to visit. They consist of different writers who basically talk about soccer (or football as the case may be). If you are really enthusiastic about soccer and especially do not want to miss any of the games, then you can follow them for the match schedules of the major leagues around the world. Apart from that, you also get information on the various media outlets where you can stream to watch the game. And if your interest is simply on the conversation, you have a place for you as well.
Sport Nutrition from Coach Levi
Twitter: @coachlevi
This is the Twitter feed of Coach Levi, a former mountain bike racer, now turned US certified cycling coach as well as certified Precision Nutrition. His programs are usually for athletes, including cycling and traithlon, but as any sport person, you can follow him to learn how to lead a better lifestyle. Sport people lead a more active and energetic lifestyle than others, so it is expected that their diet and lifestyle will be also different to accommodate what their body has to go through. Coach Levi shares information on his Twitter feed to train sport men on their nutrition and lifestyle so they can feel better and live better.
The Baseball Journeyman
Twitter: @baseballjourney
Created by Eric Bynum since March, 2010, the Twitter account is an extension of the Baseball Journeyman, a blog about baseball. What makes this Twitter feed really interesting is the fact that Eric is living the dream of every baseball and even other sport fans. Eric is from Texas but he has being to different parts of the world just to watch baseball. His blog and by extension, the Twitter account is, therefore, a documentation of his journey as he shares with the world. If you don’t have an opportunity to travel to watch baseball, you can travel virtually with Eric Bynum through his Twitter feed.
Pitch Invasion Football
Twitter: @pitchinvasion
The Twitter account, which was opened since December 2007, is a go to fun place for lovers of football. The Twitter feed is full of many tweets that would interest you as a football fan and enthusiasts. You get to have an opportunity to relate with other football fans like yourself and you are also updated on the ins and outs of the football industry; all the updated and accurate news about players, coaches, the businessmen involved, transfer transactions, commentaries and analysis are what you would enjoy by following them on Twitter. Additionally, you can redirect to the blog, where fans are allowed to bet on their favourite games.
Talk Chelsea
Twitter: @talkchelsea
Chelsea is one of the most popular football clubs in the world with a high number of devoted fans. It is, therefore, not a surprise that there is a blog dedicated to the club and a Twitter account as well. The Twitter account and the blog, Talk Chelsea was created by fans for fans of their beloved club. Created in 2009, the Twitter account already has 47 thousand followers. The Twitter feed is concentrated news and information about Chelsea, including their matches and meets, the footballers, the club’s transfer and all inside news about the club. The fun part is that you meet several other fans like yourself from all over the world.
Life in the Fast-pitch Lane
Twitter: @kenkrause
The Twitter account of Ken Krause, the creator of Life in the Fast-pitch Lane. Ken Krause is Three Star Master Coach with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and has been coaching girls Fastpitch softball for nearly twenty years. He is also the owner and lead instructor of Softball Success. So basically, what that implies is that he knows what he is doing. If you are softball fan, a player or even a coach, his Twitter feed is a good place to be to learn tips and insight about the softball game. He also gives time to provide updates news and information about softball that might interest you as a softball fan.
Bundesliga Fanatic
Twitter: @Bundesliga4u
With more than 19 thousand followers, the Twitter account belongs to Bundesliga Fanatic, a blog with many contributor, dedicated to German football league. It was created to cater to the English speaking fans of German league. If you are fan of German football league, then this is the place for you because not only will you find people of like minds who like German football like yourself, you will also be kept up to date with information from your favourite league. The Twitter feed features match reports, interviews, historic pieces, editorials, updated ins and outs, news and information about the German league, mostly posted on the main blog.
Basketball Bicker
Twitter: @bballbicker
Handled by Emmanuel Altenor, who is a Fox Sports affiliate, a member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association and a fan of the NBA (National Basketball Association). The Twitter feed can be a delight to a fan of the NBA who is looking for a private Twitter feed, different from the official website of the basketball clubs, to visit. The Twitter feed features up to date news and information about the ins and outs of the NBA, including the games, business side, and the players. He also gives place for financial talk, making you have the best of both worlds; basketball and financial information.
There you have it. The best sports accounts to follow on Twitter. Which of them is your favorite? We love to hear your comments.
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Michy Batshuayi planted the ball in the net and the next thing anyone in the Wanda Metropolitano stadium knew, the Atletico Madrid club anthem was emerging through the speakers and it was time to go home.
Yes, that late. Yes, that much of a killer. This was a huge victory for Conte and Chelsea, a big plus for English football, too. No English club has ever won away to Atletico Madrid, and their coach Diego Simeone has remained unbeaten by the English, too.
Chelsea also became the first visiting club to score at Madrid’s new home, and therefore also the first to win. All things considered, then, group stage or not, this was a greatly impressive three points, all the more so for coming from behind, and most of all for Conte as Diego Costa was in the stands of his beloved Athletico Madrid.
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The Chile international did not feature in the Community Shield win against Chelsea after his exertions at the Confederations Cup this summer.
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Neymar is set to complete his move to Paris Saint-Germain after Barcelona confirmed the forward had told the club and his team-mates he plans to leave.
Barcelona said in a statement that Neymar, accompanied by his father, who also acts as an adviser, met club officials on Wednesday and informed them of his desire to go. Barça said they had responded by making it clear the player’s release clause of €222 (£198m) must be paid in full.
PSG are ready to meet those demands, making Neymar the world’s most expensive player. Barcelona remain adamant they are not prepared to negotiate; formally, Neymar remains not for sale.
The player’s agent, Wagner Ribeiro, told the Spanish radio station Cadena COPE that the deal would be closed swiftly. “They [PSG] are going to pay Neymar’s clause today so that he can be presented at the weekend,” he said. “They [Neymar and his father] are in the air now.”
The fee would dwarf the €105m Manchester United paid Juventus for Paul Pogba last summer. A five-year contract for Neymar has been ready for several days and just needs to be signed. The deal is understood to be worth around €30m a year, almost doubling his salary.
Barcelona had earlier revealed that the Brazil international had informed his team-mates “that he had the intention of leaving the club and seeking his future elsewhere, and the coach has given him permission to leave training”.
The players were disappointed to learn of Neymar’s departure and although the decision was not unexpected there had been hopes they could convince him to stay. Gerard Piqué had previously said Neymar “does not know what to do” and that his team-mates would try to “help him make the right decision”. Lionel Messi posted an Instagram video and message to Neymar on Wednesday afternoon, writing: “It was a great pleasure to have shared all these years with you, friend @neymarjr. I wish you good luck in this new stage of your life.”
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The club said Neymar left the training ground 30 minutes after arriving on Wednesday. At board level Barcelona are irritated not only at the outcome but the manner in which it has been brought about. The political damage is considerable and the club’s image, already deteriorated, has been hit. Barcelona confirmed that a bonus due to Neymar for renewing his contract last season had been put on hold, rather than paid out, pending the resolution of his transfer. That bonus may explain the silence from Neymar’s camp. Neymar’s father has driven the deal.
Barcelona have found support from La Liga, which has indicated it would be reluctant to sign off the move. Legally, however, it appears it has little way of preventing Neymar from triggering his buyout clause as stipulated in its rules and formally becoming a free agent ready to sign for the French club. Fifa and Uefa rules do not contemplate a scenario in which the Spanish league can prevent a buyout clause being triggered. There has been no suggestion from Barcelona they will complain that he was tapped up.