Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate winning the World Cup in Doha, Qatar. - Reuters
DOHA, Dec 19, 2022 (AFP): For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.
The absence of a World Cup winners' medal has long been Exhibit A in the argument about why Messi does not rank above Pele and Diego Maradona in football's pantheon.
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