Overview
- The ranking places Tom Brady second and Michael Phelps third in a top 25 spanning the first quarter of the century.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is listed 10th, finishing behind Kobe Bryant and Novak Djokovic in the cross-discipline assessment.
- The list features stars from many sports, including Serena Williams, Usain Bolt, LeBron James, Simone Biles, and others.
- Coverage highlights Messi’s résumé of eight Ballon d’Or awards, 10 La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League trophies, and the 2022 World Cup.
- ClutchPoints notes Messi’s first MLS championship in 2025 and reports an Inter Miami contract extension through 2028, with a role tied to the Miami Freedom Park project anticipated for 2026.