Lionel Messi revealed the toughest players he’s ever gone up against

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Naymar

The Brazilian was part of MSN. But he is also a strong opponent when Argentina goes up against Brazil.

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Xavi

Lionel Messi's team-mate, he was present during the Argentinian's first match wearing the FC Barcelona colours. Iniesta played against Messi several times with La Roja.

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Andrès Iniesta

Lionel Messi's team-mate, he was present during the Argentinian's first match wearing the FC Barcelona colours. Iniesta played against Messi several times with La Roja.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

He is Lionel Messi's historic rival. Yet he is not at the top of Messi’s list.

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Franck Ribéry

Third place in the 2013 Ballon d'Or voting is second in these rankings. He impressed Lionel Messi that year, hence this honourable position.

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Arjen Robben

He is the player Lionel Messi fears the most. In 2013, Bayern Munich eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League, depriving Messi of the ultimate title.