Lionel Messi retains his crown as the world’s best footballers in 2013 Sports News Dec 30, 2013 Lionel Messi has once again taken the top spot in the Guardian’s ranking of the world’s top 100 footballers, beating Cristiano Ronaldo for the second year in a row. See the full list and how it breaks down by nationality, club and league • Explore the top 100 footballers in the world interactive
