The year 2019 has witnessed some of the most exciting football ever, with growing competitiveness and increased intensity as the financial disparity between clubs decreases at a steady pace. Even the smallest of clubs can now nurse aspirations of challenging league heavyweights, as evident from Leicester City's heroic triumph in the English Premier League (EPL) a few seasons back. Football has further witnessed the emergence of talented youngsters like Kylian Mbappe, Jadon Sancho as the likes of Xavi, Iniesta bid a teary farewell to the game. However, one thing which will certainly not change anytime soon is the dominance of superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The two players have revolutionized the game with their jaw-dropping intensity, awe-inspiring consistency and match-winning performances through thick and thin. With just a few days left for the year to end, lets take a look at five enthralling performances from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo over the course of the year:
By Arnab Mukherji
Source: SIFY
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