Barcelona president Joan Laporta snubs Lionel Messi as greatest of all time, picking Johan Cruyff instead

Lionel Messi ranks among the most iconic figures in Barcelona's history and is widely considers the greatest soccer player of all time. However, president Joan Laporta surprised fans by choosing to overlook the Argentine and instead mentioned Johan Cruyff.

Lionel Messi established as the most important player in FC Barcelona’s recent era. Through his impact on the pitch, the Argentine became the club’s all-time top scorer and its most decorated player in history. While many fans and players consider...