Only Muhammad Ali Comes Close To Messi — Gary Lineker

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gary Lineker, former England and Barcelona striker, has named Lionel Messi as the greatest sportsman of all time. Lineker believes that only the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali gets close to Messi in terms of greatness.

Lineker made the statement while explaining why he considers Messi to be superior to his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo in an interview with Men’s Health magazine. He believes that Messi and Diego Maradona are the two greatest footballers of all time, and there is a strong case to be made for Messi being the greatest sportsman of all time.

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According to Lineker, Muhammad Ali is the only athlete who can compete with Messi in terms of being the greatest sportsman of all time. He also noted that there are many more footballers than heavyweight boxers, which makes Messi’s achievement even more remarkable.

Messi is considered by many to be one of the greatest footballers of all time, with numerous records and accolades to his name. He has won seven Ballon d’Or awards, four Champions League titles, and ten La Liga titles, among other honors.

Lineker’s opinion has sparked reactions on social media, with many football fans agreeing with his assessment of Messi’s greatness. Others, however, have argued that other athletes, such as Usain Bolt or Michael Jordan, should also be considered for the title of greatest sportsman of all time.

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Despite the debate, Messi’s outstanding career and remarkable achievements continue to make him one of the most celebrated athletes in the world today.