While stopping the likes of Alexander-Arnold from wearing his preferred number, the rule has also prevented LaLiga clubs from retiring shirt numbers in honour of club greats such as Lionel Messi for Barcelona or Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid. If they retired a kit...
But even if you measure the two in numbers, Messi is ahead. And in terms of trophies, he is well clear. While Ronaldo has claimed 17 titles at Manchester United and Real Madrid (nine and eight respectively), the Argentine has won 28 with Barcelona (including two tre...
we could see the number 12 being used innovatively. Regardless of how it’s used, however, the number 12 will always remain a powerful symbol of support and unity in the world of soccer.
But even if you measure the two in numbers, Messi is ahead. And in terms of trophies, he is well clear. While Ronaldo has claimed 17 titles at Manchester United and Real Madrid (nine and eight respectively), the Argentine has won 28 with Barcelona (including two treb...
The Spanish midfielder played for Barcelona and the national team and was a critical component of the tiki-taka playing style. He had exceptional ball control, vision, and passing abilities and was the engine that drove his team forward. He won countless domestic and international trophies, includ...