Top 10 Sporting Greatest of All Times Revealed, Lionel Messi Snubbed

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4 years ago

January 8, 2022

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Iconic British journalist, Piers Morgan has named his top 10 sporting greatest of all times, GOATs.

He snubbed Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain and named Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo as number five.

Messi’s legendary exploits in the round-leather game put the 34-year-old as one of the best footballers ever seen.

Messi has won seven Ballon d’Or awards, two ahead of on-pitch rival Ronaldo.

Morgan, however, revealed in his column for The Daily Mail the 10 legendary athletes on his list of ‘sporting GOATs.’

According to the former Good Morning Britain co-host, there are “many candidates” for football’s GOAT with the likes of Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona being mentioned.

But the veteran journalist said Ronaldo is “above them all” and is the “best real footballer to ever lace his boots.”

The 56-year-old outspoken TV broadcaster also snubbed Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar Tom Brady from his rankings.

Here is Morgan’s top 10 picks for sporting GOATs.

10. Ayrton Senna (racing driver)

9. Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey)

8. Michael Phelps (swimmer)

7. Roger Federer (tennis)

6. Tiger Woods (golf)

5. Cristiano Ronaldo (football)

4. Usain Bolt (sprinter)

3. Muhammad Ali (boxing)

2. Michael Jordan (basketball)

1. Sir Don Bradman (cricket)

AFCON: Jesus Saved My Life – Super Eagles Defender, Calvin Bassey

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January 5, 2026

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Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey has revealed that Jesus Christ saved his life.

Speaking to reporters in Morocco as Nigeria prepares for their AFCON Round of 16 match against Mozambique on Monday night, the Fulham star also opened up about his struggles in life in the past.

“Jesus is my personal Lord and Savior; He saved my life and helped me so much,” Bassey expressed.

“I have been through hard periods and it is been something I have been able to hold on to.”

Bassey has solidified his position as a vital player for the Super Eagles under head coach Eric Chelle.

AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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1 week ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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1 week ago

December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”