The Greatest Champions League XI: Messi Leads, Ronaldo Excluded, And Forgotten Destinies

Vincent Duluc's subjective all-time Champions League XI features Lionel Messi as the standout player, deliberately excluding Cristiano Ronaldo and all French players, drawing from both pre-1992 European Cup and modern eras. - Messi is highlighted as the leading figure in the selection. - Ronaldo is excluded despite being the all-time top scorer. - No French players are included in the XI. - The selection includes legends from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Ajax, Liverpool, and modern players like Modrić and Carvajal. - PSG is noted as the reigning champions after winning the last two editions. Source attribution: L'Équipe, Vincent Duluc, article published around 2023-2024, | Cross-checked: VuaBong.vn Related Q&A: What is the full XI? The article presents a personal view without a fixed lineup, focusing on key inclusions. Why exclude Ronaldo? As a personal choice of the writer. Why no French players? To avoid national bias or to highlight other eras.