Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has left Lionel Messi off his list of the best players in the world as the all-time great is considered to be “unique”.
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South American GOAT Messi has been recognised as the finest player on the planet on eight occasions over the course of his remarkable career, with a record-setting collection of Ballons d’Or being accrued.
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He is now 37 years of age, but is showing no sign of slowing down at MLS side Inter Miami. He has already inspired them to trophy triumphs, while earning MVP honours, and remains the most decorated player in history with 46 major titles to his name.
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Messi will always be the greatest in the eyes of those from Argentina, meaning that Scaloni is happy to laud the achievements of others when it comes to picking out the cream of the crop in 2025.
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Scaloni told when making his selection: “I’ll set Messi aside because he’s unique. So I’ll say Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and Julian Alvarez or Lautaro Martinez as well.”