Super Falcons Star Ranks Messi and Ronaldo Low in Top 10 Footballers List, Sparks Controversy

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre caused a stir by ranking the top 10 greatest footballers, placing Cristiano Ronaldo at eighth and Lionel Messi at seventh. Plumptre's blind ranking excluded Messi and Ronaldo from the top 5, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane making the cut.

This ranking sparked debate among fans, especially as Messi and Ronaldo are widely considered among the greatest players of all time. Plumptre's ranking came during a training session with the Women's team, where she made the controversial choices.

The football world was taken aback by the unexpected rankings, leading to discussions on social media and among football enthusiasts.