Lionel Messi has once again taken the top spot in the Guardian's ranking of the world's top 100 footballers, beating Cristiano Ronaldo for the second year in a row. See the full list and how it breaks down by nationality, club and league
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Lionel Messi retains his crown as the world’s best footballers in 2013 was first posted on December 30, 2013 at 9:49 am.
• Explore the top 100 footballers in the world interactive
Lionel Messi retains his crown as the world’s best footballers in 2013 was first posted on December 30, 2013 at 9:49 am.
