3X Ballon d’Or Winner Ditches Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi For 3 GOATs Of the Game in a Shocking Claim

Who is the greatest soccer player of all time? This has been a subject of debate for fans over the years. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi dominated this chart for their illustrious career in the recent decade. However, a Dutch legend snubbed both the Ballon d’Or winners to honor other legends as the best players in the history of soccer.

The 58-year-old legend enjoyed an illustrious career with Ajax and AC Milan, clinching numerous trophies with six European championships. The Dutch icon’s career had an untimely end at the age of 28 due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, the 3x Ballon winner’s three selections for the world’s top soccer players raised eyebrows among many soccer fans of this generation.

Who did the legend choose?

Dutch soccer player Marco van Basten named Pele, Diego, and Johan Cruyff as the greatest players of all time. The Dutch legend recognized Pele and Maradona as the most extraordinary players. They inspired generations with their exemplary performances for both their countries and clubs in their careers.

Additionally, Van Basten harbored profound admiration for Johan Cruyff. He considered the Barca legend as a role model from the beginning of his career.

Van Basten remarked in the France Football magazine, “Pele, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff are, for me, the three greatest players in history. When I was a child he wanted to be like Cruyff. He was my friend, I miss him. Pelé and Maradona were also incredible.”

Soccer enthusiasts mentioned that Cristiano Ronaldo and La Pulga also deserve to be on the list of the best players. The AC Milan icon placed Ronnie with Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane in the GOAT conversation. Surprisingly, he left out Lionel Messi from his selection with his own opinion, which was lambasted by the critics and numerous soccer fans.

Marco van Basten’s remark on La Pulga

The Ajax icon made a shocking claim about Lionel Messi. Van Basten believed that the world champion did not transcend the leadership and assertiveness within a team, like Diego Maradona. The 58-year-old legend added, “Messi is also a great player, but Maradona has always had more personality in a team. Messi is not the one who goes to the front to go to war.”

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Antonio Cassano, the AC Milan star, didn’t appreciate the Dutch legend’s remark on Lionel Messi. He strongly opposed the opinion and expressed displeasure in the latest episode of Bobo TV. Cassano said, “Now he even says bulls*it about Messi. When he didn’t put him among the three greatest in history because he doesn’t have personality, do I answer him because he wins games?”.

The 7x Ballon d’Or played a leading role in Argentina’s World Cup win last year. This also contradicted Van Basten’s perspective on Messi’s influence in the game. Do you agree with Van Basten’s list of the best players in the world? Comment below and share your thoughts.

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