Football Legends that Will Never be Forgotten

Football is the most popular sport in the world and it’s no surprise that there are countless beloved players who have graced fans with their skill and dedication over the years, but there are only a few that have earned their place in the category of footballing legends. When betting on them, it is important to use the football tip of the day. Now let’s take a look at the best the game has ever seen, footballing legends that will never be forgotten and demonstrate what the game is truly about. From inspiring both fans and other professional players, these footballers will forever go down in history.

Pele

It is often undisputed that the greatest player of all time is another then Pele, from his skills to his joy and passion for the game, there are countless reasons that he will forever go down in history within the sport. One of the biggest reasons he is so deserving of this title is because he is the only player ever to lead his country to two World Cup wins, both in 1958 and 1970, being only 17 years old when playing in the first tournament, but still showing his worth by scoring two goals in the final.

Pele is truly a football icon across the globe and is linked to the game by many dedicated fans, when many think of football they think of his name. He led a very successful career lasting two decades, playing professionally for Brazil and then joining the New York Cosmos later down the line.

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Diego Maradona

The midfielder has made his mark on the sport leading him to the legend status within football duties outstanding performance in the 1986 World Cup, carrying his team to victory by scoring five goals making five assists in only seven games during the tournament. The midfielder has made his mark on the sport leading him to the legend status within football duties outstanding performance in the 1986 World Cup, carrying his team to victory by scoring five goals and making five assists in seven games during the tournament. Although many other players have been successful in playing in the FIFA World Cup it is said that Maradona’s performance in 86 is the greatest as none other has single-handedly taken their team to victory to the extent that he did and was named player of the tournament for that year.

Lionel Messi

The best player in the game today and Barcelona shining star for over 10 years, Lionel Messi may still be an active player in the game but this does not mean that it is not already clear that he will go down in history. His remarkable skill and consistency and La Liga, scoring 278 goals has set him well above the Rest and earned him a firm position in the legends category. He has also won the Ballon d’Or five times, setting a record for most one by single player, this is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards and individual player can win but we are not surprised as he is the all-time leading scorer in the European cup and has many other accolades to his name.

Feature Photo by Lars Bo Nielsen on Unsplash