Lionel Messi Does NOT Make L'Equipe's World 2020 XI

Lionel Messi does NOT make L'Equipe's 2020 World XI with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne and Neymar making the star-studded line-up.

Messi endured a difficult 2020 as Barcelona failed to win a major trophy, but, on a personal note, the 33-year-old scored an impressive 31 goals in all competitions last season.

Though he hasn't done enough to make the French outlet's 2020 World XI.

Image: PA

Long-time rival Ronaldo leads the line with Robert Lewandowski who enjoyed a prolific year, winning the best men's player at The Best FIFA Football Awards.

Image: PA

Manchester City's De Bruyne and PSG's Neymar make up the midfield alongside Joshua Kimmich and Thiago.

Image: PA

Image: PA

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Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, Sergio Ramos and Liverpool pair Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold make up the back line.

L'Equipe's 2020 World XI:

Manuel Neuer

Alphonso Davies

Sergio Ramos

Virgil van Dijk

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Thiago

Joshua Kimmich

Neymar

Kevin De Bruyne

Robert Lewandowski

Cristiano Ronaldo

Image: L'Equipe

Messi, who has scored 10 goals this season, is facing another tough season at Barcelona with his contract due to expire in the summer.

The Catalan giants currently occupy 5th place in the La Liga table, 10 points adrift of league leaders Atletico Madrid.

Topics: Football News, Football, Robert Lewandowski, Neymar, Lionel Messi, Virgil Van Dijk, Kevin de Bruyne, Cristiano Ronaldo

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