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Messi vs Ronaldo: Messi scores his first free-kick for PSG and goes past Ronaldo in free-kick stats

With his first free-kick goal for PSG in the Ligue1, Messi has now scored 60 goals from the dead ball and leads the Messi vs Ronaldo battle.

Sep 1, 2022, 8:45 PM7 min read

Messi vs Ronaldo: Messi scores his first free-kick for PSG and goes past Ronaldo in free-kick stats

Messi vs Ronaldo is the biggest and the best rivalry in football history that is going on for the last decade. Such as the talent and success rate of both the players that they keep breaking records literally every match. Even with their age both of them keep pushing themselves to be the best version of themselves. Also, in order not to miss the opportunity to make money from playing your favourite players, you can download the Bluechip casino apk to make bets on your device.

Read Also: Top 10: Most Free-kick Goals In Football History (Updated)

In the Premier League contest between Manchester United and Norwich City, Ronaldo scored a scintillating hat-trick to save United from another loss. In that hat-trick, Ronaldo scored a stunner with the free-kick to equal Messi's record of 58 career free-kick goals.

Messi vs Ronaldo: Messi scores his first free-kick for PSG and goes past Ronaldo in free-kick stats | Sportz Point

However, with a stunner against Jamaica in an international friendly, Messi went past Ronaldo and then followed that with his first goal from the dead ball for PSG.

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Messi in total has a success rate of 16.5 games per free-kick goal. Meanwhile, Cristiano has a success rate of a free-kick scored every 19.5 games. Moreover, Messi has a conversion rate of 9% in leagues. Meanwhile, Cristiano has a conversion rate of 6.2% in leagues when it comes to scoring from set-pieces.

However, Cristiano Ronaldo has a better success rate when it comes to taking free-kick for his country. Ronaldo scores in every 19.1 games in free kicks. On the other hand, Messi scores a free-kick for Argentina every 18.1 games.

Read Also: Cristiano Ronaldo: Hat-tricks for each Club

Messi vs Ronaldo Free-kick details

Messi has scored 51 free-kick goals at the club level whereas Ronaldo has scored 48 free-kick goals at the club level. Lionel Messi has scored 9 free-kick goals for Argentina. Meanwhile, Cristiano Rolando has 10 goals for Portugal. In the Champions League Messi has 5 free-kick goals whereas Ronaldo has 12 UCL free-kick goals.

Though both of them are at the end of their career, the Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry is far from over.

Messi's full list of free-kick scored | Messi vs Ronaldo

Date H/A Team Opponent Competition
02/10.2022 H PSG Nice Ligue1
28/09/2022 N Argentina Jamaica International Friendly
03/07/2021 N Argentina Ecuador Copa America
14/06/2021 N Argentina Chile Copa America
02/05/2021 A Barcelona Valencia La Liga
31/01/2021 H Barcelona Athletic Bilbao La Liga
09/01/2021 A Barcelona Granada La Liga
16/07/2020 H Barcelona Osasuna La Liga
09/11/2019 H Barcelona Celta Vigo La Liga
09/11/2019 H Barcelona Celta Vigo La Liga
29/10/2019 H Barcelona Real Valladolid La Liga
06/10/2019 H Barcelona Sevilla La Liga
01/05/2019 H Barcelona Liverpool Champions League
02/04/2019 A Barcelona Villarreal La Liga
30/03/2019 H Barcelona Espanyol La Liga
17/03/2019 A Barcelona Real Betis La Liga
08/12/2018 A Barcelona Espanyol La Liga
08/12/2018 A Barcelona Espanyol La Liga
18/09/2018 H Barcelona PSV Eindhoven Champions League
18/08/2018 H Barcelona Alaves La Liga
07/04/2018 H Barcelona Leganes La Liga
04/03/2018 H Barcelona Atletico Madrid La Liga
01/03/2018 A Barcelona Las Palmas La Liga
24/02/2018 H Barcelona Girona La Liga
28/01/2018 H Barcelona Alaves La Liga
14/01/2018 A Barcelona Real Sociedad La Liga
18/10/2017 H Barcelona Olympiacos Champions League
04/02/2017 H Barcelona Athletic Bilbao La Liga
11/01/2017 H Barcelona Athletic Bilbao Copa del Rey
08/01/2017 A Barcelona Villarreal La Liga
05/01/2017 A Barcelona Athletic Bilbao Copa del Rey
15/11/2016 H Argentina Colombia World Cup Qualifier
21/06/2016 N Argentina USA Copa America
10/06/2016 N Argentina Panama Copa America
08/05/2016 H Barcelona Espanyol La Liga
28/02/2016 H Barcelona Sevilla La Liga
14/02/2016 H Barcelona Celta Vigo La Liga
06/01/2016 H Barcelona Espanyol Copa del Rey
12/12/2015 H Barcelona Deportivo La Coruna La Liga
11/08/2015 H Barcelona Sevilla UEFA Super Cup
11/08/2015 H Barcelona Sevilla UEFA Super Cup
08/02/2015 A Barcelona Athletic Bilbao La Liga
22/11/2014 H Barcelona Sevilla La Liga
25/06/2014 N Argentina Nigeria World Cup
20/04/2014 H Barcelona Athletic Bilbao La Liga
02/03/2014 H Barcelona Almeria La Liga
18/09/2013 H Barcelona Ajax Champions League
05/05/2013 H Barcelona Real Betis La Liga
16/02/2013 A Barcelona Granada La Liga
13/10/2012 H Argentina Uruguay World Cup Qualifier
07/10/2012 H Barcelona Real Madrid La Liga
08/09/2012 H Argentina Paraguay World Cup Qualifier
29/08/2012 A Barcelona Real Madrid Supercopa de Espana
05/05/2012 H Barcelona Espanyol La Liga
24/03/2012 A Barcelona Mallorca La Liga
26/02/2012 A Barcelona Atletico Madrid La Liga
08/01/2011 A Barcelona Deportivo La Coruna La Liga
06/03/2010 A Barcelona Almeria La Liga
09/12/2009 A Barcelona Dynamo Kyiv Champions League
04/10/2008 H Barcelona Atletico Madrid La Liga

Ronaldo's full list of free-kick scored | Messi vs Ronaldo

Date H/A Team Opponent Compettion
16/04/2022 H Manchester United Norwich City Premier League
08/09/2020 A Portugal Sweden UEFA Nations League
04/07/2020 H Juventus Torino Serie A
05/06/2019 H Portugal Switzerland UEFA Nations League
15/06/2018 N Portugal Spain World Cup
16/12/2017 H Real Madrid Gremio Club World Cup
25/03/2017 H Portugal Hungary World Cup Qualifier
25/01/2017 A Real Madrid Celta Vigo Copa del Rey
19/11/2016 A Real Madrid Atletico Madrid La Liga
14/09/2016 H Real Madrid Sporting CP Champions League
12/04/2016 H Real Madrid Wolfsburg Champions League
05/03/2016 H Real Madrid Celta Vigo La Liga
08/12/2015 H Real Madrid Malmo Champions League
23/05/2015 H Real Madrid Getafe La Liga
11/04/2015 H Real Madrid Eibar La Liga
29/04/2014 A Real Madrid Bayern Munich Champions League
26/03/2014 A Real Madrid Sevilla La Liga
15/01/2014 A Real Madrid Osasuna Copa del Rey
09/11/2013 H Real Madrid Real Sociedad La Liga
25/09/2013 A Real Madrid Elche La Liga
06/09/2013 A Portugal Northern Ireland World Cup Qualifier
08/05/2013 H Real Madrid Malaga La Liga
14/04/2013 A Real Madrid Athletico Bilbao La Liga
06/01/2013 H Real Madrid Real Sociedad La Liga
01/12/2012 H Real Madrid Atletico Madrid La Liga
11/04/2012 A Real Madrid Atletico Madrid La Liga
04/04/2012 H Real Madrid APOEL Champions League
31/03/2012 A Real Madrid Osasuna La Liga
15/11/2011 H Portugal Bosnia Euro Qualifier Play-off
02/11/2011 A Real Madrid Lyon Champions League
11/10/2011 A Portugal Denmark Euro Qualifier
10/08/2011 H Portugal Luxembourg Friendly
15/05/2011 A Real Madrid Villarreal La Liga
15/05/2011 A Real Madrid Villarreal La Liga
12/12/2010 A Real Madrid Real Zaragoza La Liga
20/11/2010 H Real Madrid Athletico Bilbao La Liga
19/10/2010 H Real Madrid AC Milan Champions League
12/10/2010 A Portugal Iceland Euro Qualifier
25/03/2010 A Real Madrid Getafe La Liga
14/03/2010 A Real Madrid Real Valladolid La Liga
21/02/2010 H Real Madrid Villarreal La Liga
08/12/2009 A Real Madrid Marseille Champions League
15/09/2009 A Real Madrid FC Zurich Champions League
15/09/2009 A Real Madrid FC Zurich Champions League
10/05/2009 H Manchester United Manchester City Premier League
05/05/2009 A Manchester United Arsenal Champions League
21/02/2009 H Manchester United Blackburn Premier League
15/11/2008 H Manchester United Stoke City Premier League
15/11/2008 H Manchester United Stoke City Premier League
19/03/2008 H Manchester United Bolton Premier League
30/01/2008 H Manchester United Portsmouth Premier League
12/01/2008 H Manchester United Newcastle Premier League
26/12/2007 A Manchester United Sunderland Premier League
27/11/2007 H Manchester United Sporting CP Champions League
04/11/2006 H Manchester United Portsmouth Premier League
04/02/2006 H Manchester United Fulham Premier League
04/06/2005 H Portugal Slovakia World Cup Qualifier
01/11/2003 H Manchester United Portsmouth Premier League
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Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United

With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Here are the other teams on the list.

Apr 27, 2025, 10:26 PM8 min read

Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United | sportzpoint.com

With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Through the eras of English football, Manchester United and Liverpool FC have made themselves one of the most successful clubs in the league's history. 

Founded in 1888, the English Football League started as the Football League, the oldest football league in the world. In 1892, the Football League First Division kicked off and continued till 1991 as the top flight football league in England.

Later, in 1992, the Premier League was created and replaced the Football League First Division as the top flight football league in England.

In this article, we will discuss all the teams with the most titles in England's top flight football. Till now, 24 clubs have been able to lift the top flight title.

10. Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City | 1 title

Most English Top Flight Titles: Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City - 1 title | sportzpoint.com
Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2015-16 season.

Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City have been crowned the champions of English football once. Sheffield United won the league in 1897–98, the tenth season of the Football League First Division. Since then, they have roamed between the first division and second division leagues. 

West Bromwich Albion won the league in 1919–20, right after the First World War. Ipswich Town won the competition in 1961–62, while Nottingham Forest won in 1977–78. 

Leicester City are the only team to win the league in the Premier League when they lifted the Premier League in a miraculous 2015–16 season. 

9. Preston North End, Burnley, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Derby County | 2 titles

Preston North End, the first ever champion of the Football League, won the title in back-to-back seasons. This made them the first ever team to win a football league and also defend it. They won the league in the 1888–89 and 1889–90 seasons. Preston now plays in the EFL Championship. 

Burnley, who recently got promoted to the Premier League this season, won the league twice in the 1920–21 and 1959–60 seasons. Portsmouth won the title first time in the 1948-49 season and then defended the crown in the next season as well. 

Spurs, one of the big six of English football, won the league in the 1950–51, 1960–61 seasons. Since then, they have not been able to win the league again. Derby County won the title in the 1971–72 and 1974–75 seasons.

8. Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Wolves, Leeds United | 3 titles

Blackburn Rovers, one of the founding members of the Football League, won the league twice in the 1911–12 and 1913–14 seasons. Then, they were crowned the Premier League champions in 1994–95, when Alan Shearer brought them to glory with 34 goals. But in the next season, they were relegated to the second division. 

Huddersfield Town were one of the stronger teams in English football, winning the First Division in three back-to-back seasons in 1923–24, 1924–25 and 1925–26. But, after many promotions and relegations, they now play in the third division in England.

Wolves, who are now competing in the Premier League, won the first-division title in the 1953–54, 1957–58, and 1958–59 seasons. 

Leeds United, who also won promotion to the Premier League, won the first division in 1968–69, 1973–74, and 1991–92 seasons. They were the last champions of the Football League First Division before the Premier League took over.

Read Also | Leeds United and Burnley secure promotion to the Premier League - Latest football news

7. Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United | 4 titles

Sheffield Wednesday, the second-oldest professional association football club in England, have won the league four times and are one of the most successful clubs in English football. They won the league in the 1902–03, 1903–04, 1928–29, and 1929–30 seasons. 

Newcastle United, one of the biggest names in English football, have spent 93 years in the top tier of English football. They and Sheffield Wednesday won the league in back-to-back seasons. Newcastle won in 1904–05, 1906–07, 1908–09, 1926–27.

6. Sunderland, Chelsea FC | 6 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Sunderland, Chelsea FC - 6 titles | sportzpoint.com
Chelsea FC won their 6th top flight title in 2016-17 season.

Newcastle United's arch-rival, Sunderland, are one of the most underrated teams in tournament history. They were also the first winners of the Football League First Division in the 1892 season. Nicknamed Black Cats, they won the First Division titles in 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1901–02, 1912–13, 1935–36.

Chelsea, one of the most prominent names in European football. Before the Premier League era started, Chelsea had only won the First Division league once in the 1954–55 season. But, after Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea evolved as one of the strongest teams in the Premeier League. 

In the Premier League era, they won the title in 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, and 2016–17. 

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5. Aston Villa | 7 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Aston Villa - 7 titles | sportzpoint.com
Aston Villa squad with the 1980-81 title. 

Although they have not won the league title in the Premier League era, Aston Villa are still one of the most successful clubs in England's top-tier football. In fact, it was  William McGregor, the Aston Villa director, who founded the Football League in 1888, which was the World's First Football League as mentioned earlier.

Not only that, George Ramsay, who was Villa manager in 1886, was the world's first professional football manager.

With 7 titles in 1893–94, 1895–96, 1896–97, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1909–10, and 1980–81, they still remain one of the oldest clubs to remain in the top-flight football. 

4. Everton | 9 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Everton - 9 titles | sportzpoint.com
Everton team with 1986-87 English First Division League.

Another club with great history and culture that lost the battle in modern football. Although Everton have stayed in the First Division of Football for more than 122 years now, is one of the three clubs to be a founding member of the Football League and Premier League.

Everton won the First Division titles in 1890–91, 1914–15, 1927–28, 1931–32, 1938–39, 1962–63, 1969–70, 1984–85, and 1986–87 seasons. This makes them the club with the fourth most English Top Flight titles.

3. Manchester City |  10 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Manchester City - 10 titles | sportzpoint.com
Manchester City with their Premier League title in 2023-24 season. 

Manchester City are the second most successful football club in the Premier League era. They have revolutionised modern football after Pep Guardiola took over the manager's role in 2016. 

Since then, they have won 6 Premier League titles, out of which four came in consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2024, which is a record in English top flight football. Before Pep Guardiola, it was Roberto Mancini, who led them to Premier League success in the 2011-12 season, the club's first league title in 45 years. 

Till now, Manchester City have won 10 titles in top-flight English football. Their success came in 1936–37, 1967–68, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2023–24.

Read Also | Most Premier League Titles till 2025

2. Arsenal | 13 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles - Arsenal - 13 titles | sportzpoint.com
Arsenal squad with their 2003-04 Premier League title.

One of the most loved and historical clubs in England, Arsenal, comes in the list as the third club with the most English top-flight titles. They were the second most successful club in the top flight before Manchester United went past them in the Premier League era.

From 1931 to 1938, they won the First Division League five times in 8 seasons, which made them one of the most loved and feared clubs in England. In the Premier League era, they won the league three times in 1997–98, 2001–02, and 2003–04.

In the 2003-04 season, they won the Premier League without losing a single game, which is still a record in England's top-flight football. 

Arsenal were crowned the champions of England in 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1970–71, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04. 

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1. Manchester United, Liverpool FC | 20 titles

Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United | sportzpoint.com
Liverpool FC after wining the 2024-25 Premier League title.

After Liverpool FC's success in the Premier League 2024-25, they have now equalled Manchester United's record for most English Top Flight titles with 20 titles. 

Both Liverpool and Manchester United are among the most popular football teams in World football. Liverpool were ahead of Manchester United in terms of top-flight titles, but Manchester United's resurgence under Sir Alex Ferguson left them behind. 

Manchester United are the team with most Premier League titles since 1992 | sportzpoint.com
Manchester United with their Premier League title in 2012-13 season.

In the Premier League era, Manchester United won the most titles. Their 13 Premier League titles are yet to be matched by any club, although they won the league title last time in the 2012-13 season. 

Meantime, in the Premier League era, Liverpool have only won the league title twice, in the 2019-20 and 2024-25 seasons. 

Manchester United have won the league in 1907–08, 1910–11, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13.

Meantime, Liverpool FC won the league in 1900–01, 1905–06, 1921–22, 1922–23, 1946–47, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83,1983–84, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90, 2019–20, 2024–25.

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Most Premier League titles as a player

Ryan Giggs played 25 years at Manchester United and won 13 Premier League titles with the club. Giggs is at the top of the list in terms of winning the most premier league titles as a player.

Apr 27, 2025, 5:05 PM6 min read

Ryan Giggs has won the most Premier League titles in the history of this competition | Image: Wikipedia

Premier League, also known as English Premier League, is the top-tier football league in England. This league consists of 20 teams in a league system with a relegation and promotion system to/from the English Championship.

Each team plays 38 matches against every other 19 at home and away. The seasons generally start in August and run till May. This premier league is the most-watched sports league globally and is broadcast in over 200 territories with an average number of viewers of 4.7 billion.

The English Premier League is the most valuable sports league in the world, with a valuation of 4 billion pounds. This league also has a direct effect on the economy of England. Different regions have different clubs with private ownership.

The 2023-24 season came to an end with Manchester City winning their ninth league title. The players need to give their everything for an entire season to win the league, and those players become legends by doing such things. In this article, we'll have a look at the players with the most Premier League titles in the history of the competition.

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Most Premier League titles as a player (Top Five)

1. Ryan Giggs (Manchester United) | 13 titles

Most Premier League titles: Ryan Giggs won thirteen Premier League titles
Ryan Giggs won thirteen Premier League titles | Image: X

It's a testament to Manchester United's dominance throughout the Premier League's history that every player on this top-five list was one of Sir Alex Ferguson's former stars. Ryan Giggs comes at the top of this list with a record 13 league titles.

The Manchester United legend spent 25 years at the club and made 963 appearances. He was never a star or anything. Giggs was like someone who always gave his everything for the badge. He broke numerous records at Old Trafford, and the fact that he's lifted the Premier League trophy more than anyone else, is what sets him apart from the rest.

2. Paul Scholes (Manchester United) | 11 titles

Most Premier League titles: Paul Scholes won eleven Premier League titles
Paul Scholes won eleven Premier League titles | Image: Getty

One of the greatest central midfielders in Premier League and European football history, Paul Scholes tasted so much success at Manchester United. The Englishman spent his entire career at Old Trafford and won a remarkable 11 Premier League titles under Sir Alex Ferguson.

He was a star player and often considered the best midfielder to ever play for Manchester United and in the Premier League. The debate over whether Scholes was better than Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard is still going on to date, but if anyone judges by the numbers, then Scholes is miles ahead.

3. Gary Neville (Manchester United) | 8 titles

Most Premier League titles: Gary Neville won eight Premier League titles
Gary Neville won eight Premier League titles | Image: Getty

Gary Neville spent his entire career as a first-team figure at Old Trafford and won plenty of silverware during that time.

The former England right-back saw the most success domestically, though, winning the Premier League eight times and he was also the skipper on most occasions. Neville is often considered one of the most underrated players to ever play for Manchester United and England.

4. Denis Irwin (Manchester United) | 7 titles

Most Premier League titles: Irwin won seven Premier League titles
Denis Irwin won seven Premier League titles | Image: X

Denis Irwin is another Manchester United great who won numerous silverware, including 7 Premier League titles at the club. Irwin is the joint-most successful Irish footballer in history, a record he shares with fellow Manchester United stalwart Roy Keane, having won 19 trophies in his career.

The left-back appeared in 529 games for the Red Devils and also scored 33 goals. Irwin brought the curtain down on a glittering 12 years against Charlton Athletic at Old Trafford in May 2002. He remains United’s second-most-decorated player, with 13 winners’ medals.

5. Roy Keane (Manchester United) | 7 titles

Most Premier League titles: Roy Keane won seven Premier League titles
Roy Keane won seven Premier League titles | Image: X

Interestingly, almost all of Roy Keane and Denis Irwin's success in the league came together, winning six of their seven titles alongside one another.

Sir Alex Ferguson labelled him the best he ever worked with, which speaks volumes. It is enough to consider Roy Keane as one of the greats of Manchester United. The way he led the team from the front, on and off the pitch, and the fact that more than 70k United and Celtic fans paid their tributes to him at his testimonial before he retired in June 2006, says everything.

He played 480 games for the Red Devils in his 12-year stay and won everything, including 7 Premier League titles.

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Most Premier League titles as a player (Top 20)

Player PL titles Club Country Seasons
Ryan Giggs 13 Manchester United Wales 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
Paul Scholes 11 Manchester United England 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
Gary Neville 8 Manchester United England 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2008–09
Denis Irwin 7 Manchester United Republic of Ireland 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01
Roy Keane 7 Manchester United Republic of Ireland 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03
David Beckham 6 Manchester United England 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03
Nicky Butt 6 Manchester United England 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03
Phil Neville 6 Manchester United England 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03
Ole Gunnar Solskjær 6 Manchester United Norway 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07
Rio Ferdinand 6 Manchester United England 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
Kevin De Bruyne 6 Manchester City Belgium 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023-24
Ederson 6 Manchester City Brazil 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023-24
Phil Foden 6 Manchester City England 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023-24
Bernardo Silva 6 Manchester City Portugal 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023-24
John Stones 6 Manchester City England 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023-24
Kyle Walker 6 Manchester City England 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023-24
Peter Schmeichel 5 Manchester United Denmark 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99
Andy Cole 5 Manchester United England 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01
Wes Brown 5 Manchester United England 1998–99, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08
John O'Shea 5 Manchester United England 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
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Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time

El Clasico is considered as the greatest football rivalries, between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Here is the list of the top 10 greatest El Clasico matches ever played.

Apr 27, 2025, 6:55 AM5 min read

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com

El Clasico is one of football’s biggest rivalries, between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Over the years, they’ve played many exciting and emotional matches, full of great goals and big moments. With stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Roberto Carlos, these games are always packed with talent and drama.

10. Real Madrid 5-0 FC Barcelona, 1995

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Zamorano celebrating his goal in the 1995 El Clasico. Image | TheHardTackle

The Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match on January 7, 1995, at the Santiago Bernabeu was unforgettable. Zamorano netted a hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a commanding 5-0 victory in this LaLiga clash. It was one of the most one-sided El Clasico matches ever, with the home team fully dominating Barcelona.

The match gave Real Madrid an edge in the title race for La Liga.

9. Real Madrid 2-1 FC Barcelona, 2014

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Gareth Bale(right) celebrating his 85th minute winner against Barcelona in the 2014 El Clasico. Image | Sky Sports

The Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, hosted the 2014 Copa Del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona on April 16. The match seemed headed for extra time, but a brilliant 85th-minute goal from Gareth Bale secured the victory for Real Madrid. It marked their 19th Copa del Rey title.

8. FC Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid, 2010

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Xavi Hernandez after scoring the first goal of the night in the 2010 El Clasico. Image | CNN

After dominating El Clasico the previous season, Barcelona, led by coach Pep Guardiola, continued their strong form in 2009-10. Real Madrid had spent big to rebuild their "Galactico Era," bringing in stars like Karim Benzema, Mesut Ozil, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

But Madrid’s firepower wasn’t enough. Barcelona crushed them 5-0 at the Camp Nou, with David Villa scoring twice. Messi didn’t score but played a big role in most of the goals.

Read Also: Barcelona vs Real Madrid trophy battle: Which club has won more trophies

7. FC Barcelona 3-3 Real Madrid, 2007

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Lionel Messi celebrating his hattrick in the 2007 El Clasico. Image | 90MIN

This LaLiga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid took place at Camp Nou on March 10, 2007, and ended in an exciting 3-3 draw. Both teams played their hearts out, making it one of the greatest El Clasico matches in recent years.

Messi scored a hat-trick, while Van Nistelrooy scored twice and Ramos added one for Madrid. A fierce, high-scoring clash that highlighted both teams' firepower.

6. Real Madrid 4-2 FC Barcelona, 2005

Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time | sportzpoint.com
Raul Gonzalez celebrating his goal in the 2005 El Clasico. Image | Squawka

The early 2000s saw Real Madrid stacked with stars like Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Beckham, and Ronaldo Nazario. Despite Barcelona boasting talents like Ronaldinho, Eto'o, and Xavi, Madrid outclassed them with a 4-2 win—Zidane and Ronaldo struck early, while Raul and Owen sealed it in the second half.

5. Real Madrid 3-1 FC Barcelona, 1960

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Alfredo Di Stefano trying to score a goal in the 1960 El Clasico. Image | Alamy

Real Madrid’s clash with Barcelona in the 1960 European Cup Semifinal is seen as a key moment in El Clasico history. Madrid won 3-1 and reached the final. Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas found the net for Real Madrid, sealing their victory in the semifinal against Barcelona.

The match showed the strong rivalry and attacking power of both teams. It's still remembered today as one of the greatest El Clasico matches and a major turning point in their history.

4. FC Barcelona 4-0 Real Madrid, 2015

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Luis Suarez(centre) celebrating his goal in the 2015 El Clasico. Image | FC Barcelona

During the peak of the MSN era at Barcelona, the team looked unstoppable in Spain. But for the first El Clasico of the season, Messi was out with an injury. Surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t make much impact, while Luis Suárez and Neymar stepped up. They led Barcelona to a dominant 4-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Read Also: Youngest goalscorers in El Clasico: Lamine Yamal breaks 77-year-old record to become the youngest ever

3. Real Madrid 4-2 FC Barcelona, 1988

With both teams playing attacking football and creating plenty of chances, this was the greatest El Clasico match of the 1980s. Butragueno gave Real Madrid the lead, but Gary Lineker put Barcelona ahead. Goals from Schuster and Michel made it 3-1 for Madrid. Julio Salinas gave Barca hope, but a late goal from Hugo Sanchez sealed the win for Real Madrid.

2. FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2011

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Cesc Fabregas(left) celebrating his assist to Lionel Messi(right) in the 2011 El Clasico. Image | TheNewYorkTimes

One of the most intense and dramatic El Clasicos happened in 2011 during the Supercopa de Espana. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu, but the second leg had everything—goals, fouls, and lots of drama.

Iniesta put Barcelona ahead, Ronaldo equalised, and Messi sealed it with two goals, including a late 88th-minute winner. The match turned chaotic after a foul on Fabregas sparked a brawl, leading to four red cards and Mourinho infamously poking Vilanova in the eye.

1. FC Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, 2017

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Debatably the greatest El Clasico match of the modern era, took place in the 2016-17 LaLiga season. Real Madrid was leading the league and hoping to extend their lead, while Barcelona needed a win to stay in the title race.

What made this match unforgettable happened in the final moments. The ball was passed to Messi just outside the Real Madrid penalty area. Instead of taking a wild shot, Messi calmly placed the ball into the bottom corner, securing a crucial victory for Barcelona at their biggest rivals' home.

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Leeds United and Burnley secure promotion to the Premier League - Latest football news

Leeds United and Burnley have secured promotion to the Premier League for the next season after confirming the top places in the EFL Championship this season.

Apr 21, 2025, 10:30 PM3 min read

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Leeds United and Burnley have secured promotion to the Premier League for the next season after confirming the top places in the EFL Championship this season on Monday. 

Leeds, who last played in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season, will return to the top flight after beating Stoke City by 6-0. Joel Piroe scored four goals for Daniel Farke's Whites to have a chance to secure the automatic promotion. 

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Piroe is now leading the race for the Championship Golden Boot with 19 goals, two ahead of his next competitor, Norwich City's Borja Sainz.

Burnley beat Sheffield United by 2-1

 Josh Brownhill's first-half brace was enough for Burnley to secure an easy 2-1 win over the Blades to secure a Premier League promotion | sportzpoint.com
Josh Brownhill's first-half brace was enough for Burnley to secure an easy 2-1 win over the Blades

But Leeds needed Sheffield United to drop points at Turf Moor against Burnley later. Josh Brownhill's first-half brace was enough for Burnley to secure an easy 2-1 win over the Blades as both Clarets and the Whites confirmed their Premier League return. 

Burnley (W19 D11) are now just the second team in Championship history to go 30 consecutive games without losing after Reading (33) between August 2005 and February 2006.

Scott Parker has secured promotion with a Championship side for the third time | sportzpoint.com

Burnley, who played in the Premier League in the 2023/24 season, will return to the Premier League after a gap of one season. This means that this would be the third time Burnley head coach Scott Parker has secured promotion with a Championship side. Parker had taken Fulham to the Premier League in 2019/20 and AFC Bournemouth in 2021/22.

With Leeds' promotion, the Premier League will see the return of Daniel Farke, who coached Norwich City for 49 games in the top flight in two stints in 2018/19 and 2020/21.

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Championship points table with two matches to go

Position Team Matches Played Goal Difference Points
1 Leeds United (P) 44 +60 94
2 Burnley (P) 44 +46 94
3 Sheffield United 44 +25 86
4 Sunderland 44 +17 76
5 Bristol City 44 +8 67
6 Coventry City 44 +5 66
7 Middlesbrough 44 +10 63
8 Millwall 44 -1 63
9 Blackburn Rovers 44 +4 62

Which other team can get the promotion?

Teams finishing third to sixth in the Championship points table will compete in the playoffs, before the mega final at Wembley Stadium. The winner of the final will finish in third place to earn a promotion to the Premier League alongside Leeds United and Burnley FC.

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Every Premier League club’s biggest Free Transfer Exit

With Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly getting closer to leaving Liverpool and joining Real Madrid on a free transfer, we explore the biggest free transfer exit for each of the 20 Premier League sides.

Apr 14, 2025, 11:56 AM7 min read

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly set to leave Liverpool to join Real Madrid after his contract expires at the end of the season.

There have been a few massive Bosman moves over the years, and Alexander-Arnold would be the biggest ever to leave a Premier League club. Also, If he actually pens down to a move to Los Blancos, he would definitely replace an old teammate as the biggest in the Reds' Premier League record.

In this article, we explore the biggest free transfer exits for each of the 20 Premier League clubs.

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Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey

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Following eight long years at the North London club, Aaron Ramsey departed Arsenal on a free transfer in July 2019 to sign for Juventus.

Ramsey's departure was disappointing but no one could question him; the wages Juventus offered him were astronomical.

Aston Villa: Thomas Hitzlsperger

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Thomas Hitzlsperger, renowned as 'Der Hammer', departed Aston Villa to change sides with VfB Stuttgart in July 2005 on a free transfer.

However, he returned to England five years later, signing with West Ham United in July 2010 and spending most of 2012/13 at Everton.

Bournemouth: Jefferson Lerma

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Even though Lerma's exit was hardly convenient for Bournemouth in the build-up to returning to the top flight, it was a huge loss for them.

He was a key figure in the Cherries' midfield and has proved to be an inspirational free transfer recruit for Crystal Palace in July 2023.

Brentford: Christian Eriksen

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The former Tottenham Hotspur midfield maestro was forced out of Serie A following his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 and Brentford gave him a return to the Premier League, which was absolutely ideal in all respects.

Though he was desperate to retain him beyond the six-month deal he signed in January 2022, Brentford were unable to persuade Eriksen to put pen to paper, and the midfielder joined Manchester United.

Brighton: Jose Izquierdo

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Jose Izquierdo departed Brighton to join Club Brugge in the Summer of 2021 on a free transfer.

The Colombian winger's stay in Belgium, however, was brief, as he retired in 2022 soon after being released by Brugge.

Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger

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Thiago Silva, Andreas Christensen, Willian, Joe Cole, Michael Ballack, N'Golo Kante, Hernan Crespo, Nicolas Anelka, Andriy Shevchenko… Chelsea have a long list in this context to choose from.

Missing out on a top Antonio Rudiger would have hurt, though. The German centre-back was at Stamford Bridge for five years before he was roped in by Real Madrid in the Summer of 2022.

Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha

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Zaha is undoubtedly Palace's all-time best player. He departed when his deal ran out in the summer of 2023, signing for Turkish giants Galatasaray in a bold switch for Champions League action.

After years of transfer rumors that had him joining Arsenal, Zaha failed to sparkle in Turkey and was sent out on loan to French club Lyon after one season. That did not quite work out either, and he is now playing for Charlotte FC in the MLS.

Everton: Wayne Rooney

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Not the first time, as that was for a transfer fee, but the second time, Wayne Rooney departed Everton is likely their biggest Bosman loss of the Premier League era.

Rooney netted a staggering ten goals in 30 league games in 2017/18. His departure from Goodison Park was not only felt, but his arrival in America to play for D.C. United was shocking as well.

Fulham: Tosin Adarabioyo

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Fulham messed up by allowing Moussa Dembele to move to Celtic, but that is a regret rather than a huge transfer. Tosin Adarabioyo departed the Cottagers for London rivals Chelsea in the summer of last year, during his peak years.

Ipswich: Sylvain Legwinski

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Sylvain Legwinski, a former French midfielder, left Ipswich Town following the 2007/08 season and did not join a club until April of the following year before having a couple of months at St. Neots Town. 

Leicester City: Youri Tielemans

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Caglar Soyuncu was a tragic loss, but nothing is close to Tielemans' departure at the end of the 2022/23 season.

The Belgian departed a club legend, having left with his FA Cup final goal in 2021. He was reportedly linked to Arsenal for ages before ending up with Aston Villa. Having had a struggling first year with Unai Emery, Tielemans is once again one of the top midfielders in the Premier League.

Liverpool: Georginio Wijnaldum

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Liverpool lost Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain in a 2021 summer transfer window that also saw the signings of Lionel Messi, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Sergio Ramos. It is little wonder that Wijnaldum's signing was overshadowed.

Manchester City: Ilkay Gundogan

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Alongside Erling Haaland and KDB, Gundogan was likely City's most crucial player in their Treble-winning 2022/23 season, with his final task as City captain being to hold aloft the Champions League trophy.

But after a year at his dream destination, Barcelona, the German midfielder renewed his connection to City, signing for the club in 2024.

Manchester United: Paul Pogba

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Pogba's experience at Manchester United was marred by debate. On His Day, he was a world beater. For the Red Devils' misfortune, he was quite literally only ever On His Day for France.

The best part of it all is that Man United let Pogba join Juventus for nothing in 2012, re-signed him for a world-record £89 million four years later, and then let him join Juventus for another free transfer in 2022.

Newcastle United: Jonas Gutierrez

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Gutierrez's departure in 2015 was typical of what Newcastle were like under Mike Ashley's ownership.

The Argentine preserved the Magpies in the Premier League after returning to the squad after suffering from cancer and wound up being let go over the telephone by John Carver.

Nottingham Forest: Stuart Pearce

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Following being at the club for 12 years, Pearce left on a Bosman move in 1997.

It was a miserable last season for Pearce, who took caretaker player-manager duties after Frank Clark's resignation. The job eventually shared with Dave Bassett, Forest slipped and a 35-year-old Pearce desired to be released, whereupon he became Newcastle United. 

Southampton: Stuart Armstrong

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Stuart Armstrong departed from Southampton on a free transfer in September 2024 and signed for the Vancouver Whitecaps.

His contract at Southampton had run out at an earlier stage that summer. He was then signed as a Designated Player by the Whitecaps.

Tottenham Hotspur: Sol Campbell

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The greatest free transfer in Premier League history. The 'Big Sol' called an unexpected press conference, revealing his incredible transfer from Spurs to Arsenal in 2001, leaving everyone in sheer shock.

Campbell had already informed fans that he was remaining but rejected the opportunity to become the Spurs' best-paid player to achieve his ambition of playing in the Champions League. There was nothing to suggest Arsenal were even in the running for his signature, but stunned reporters watched the sensational and iconic unveiling.

Campbell went on to become an Arsenal legend and an integral part of the Arsenal Invicibles.

West Ham: Ben Johnson

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West Ham lost their academy gem, defender Ben Johnson, to Ipswich Town on a free transfer in July 2024.

Wolves: Adama Traore

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The Adama's future was the subject for ages' worth of talk. Spurs were in the running for a while, and most expected a switch to a big club when his Wolves deal ran out in 2023. Unfortunately, he signed for Fulham.

Wolves might have received a reasonable price for the Spanish midfielder but were unfortunate to lose him on a free transfer.

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