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There's no room for C. Ronaldo, but there is for Luka Modric!
Croatia⚽ Sports9/7/2026

There's no room for C. Ronaldo, but there is for Luka Modric!

Francuski novinar Vincent Duluc, za francuski list L'Équipe, objavio je svoj izbor najboljeg 11 igrača u povijesti Lige prvaka (Liga Europa), odnosno Kupa europskih prvaka, koji se proteže od osnutka natjecanja 1955. do danas. U centru veznog reda nalazi se hrvatski kapiten Luka Modrić, koji je smješten uz Andresa Iniesta, jednu od najvećih igrača u povijesti nogometa. Napadачko dijelo sastavljeno je od igrača različitih generacija, uključujući Alfreda Di Stéfana, Johana Cruyffa, Georgea Besta i Lionela Messija. Kristijan Ronaldo, jedan od najuspješnijih igrača u povijesti natjecanja, nije bio uključen u idealnu postavu, što je izazvalo iznenađenje. Francuski igrači također nisu bili prisutni u izboru, što je posebno zanimljivo jer je izbor proveden francuskim novinarem. Za čuvara mreže izabran je Ray Clemence, a obrambena linija uključuje Dani Carvajala i klasiku kao Franca Beckenbauera, Franca Baresija i Paola Maldinija. Duluc je pokušavao pomiriti tradicionalnu i modernu epohu nogometa.

French football newspaper L'Équipe has unveiled its selection of the best 11 players ever to compete in the UEFA Champions League, with Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić included among legends such as Andres Iniesta. The list, compiled by journalist Vincent Duluc, spans nearly seven decades of the competition’s history, dating back to its inception in 1955 until today. Modrić was placed in the defensive midfield position alongside Iniesta, highlighting his status as one of the game's most enduring performers. The squad features icons from different eras, including Alfredo Di Stéfano, Johan Cruyff, George Best, and Lionel Messi. However, the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo sparked considerable discussion. Despite being one of the most successful players in the competition’s history and the top scorer, Ronaldo did not make the cut. His omission has drawn mixed reactions, with some questioning the decision given his achievements. Goalkeeper Ray Clemence was chosen for the position, while the defense includes Dani Carvajal, Franz Beckenbauer, Franco Baresi, and Paolo Maldini. This mix aims to bridge the gap between traditional and modern styles of play. Duluc noted the challenge of balancing players from the early days of the tournament with those who shaped its current form. The competition, originally known as the European Cup, was launched in 1955 by L'Équipe itself. This historical connection likely influenced Duluc’s emphasis on representing both eras fairly in his selection.

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Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 759/7/2026
The French have selected the best 11 in the history of the Champions League:

L'Équipe, jedan od najpoznatijih francuskih sportskih listova, objavio je izbor najboljih 11 nogometaša koji su ikad nastupili u Ligi prvaka. Među odabrane igrače nalazi se hrvatski kapiten Luka Modrić, koji je bio smješten u vezni red uz legendarnog Andresa Iniesta. Autor izbora, Vincent Duluc, sastavio je momčad koja pokriva gotovo sedam desetljeća povijesti ligi, od početka natjecanja 1955. godine do danas. U napadu su bili izabrani Alfredo Di Stéfano, Johan Cruyff, George Best i Lionel Messi. Najviše pozornosti je privukao izostanak Cristiano Ronaldoa, koji je jedan od najuspješnijih igrača u povijesti ligi i najbolji strijelac. Na vratima se našao Ray Clemence, a obrambenu liniju čine Dani Carvajal, Franz Beckenbauer, Franco Baresi i Paolo Maldini. Modrićevo uvrštavanje među ovakva imena predstavlja dodatno priznanje hrvatskom veznjaku i njegovoj dugovječnosti na europskoj nogometnoj sceni.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a sports-related topic (football players in the Premier League history) and does not involve politically charged content. The framing is objective, focusing on the selection process and player achievements without taking a partisan stance. There is no indication of ideological,

Why factuality (85): The article reports on an article from L’Équipe where Vincent Duluc selected the best 11 players in Champions League history. It accurately lists the players included, such as Modrić, Iniesta, Messi, etc., and mentions the absence of Ronaldo. The information aligns with the cross-source consensus am

Why objectivity (75): The tone is somewhat celebratory of Modrić’s inclusion and critical of Ronaldo’s exclusion, showing a slight bias towards praising Modrić while expressing surprise at Ronaldo’s absence. This affects objectivity.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 709/7/2026
There's no room for C. Ronaldo, but there is for Luka Modric!

Francuski novinar Vincent Duluc, za francuski list L'Équipe, objavio je svoj izbor najboljeg 11 igrača u povijesti Lige prvaka (Liga Europa), odnosno Kupa europskih prvaka, koji se proteže od osnutka natjecanja 1955. do danas. U centru veznog reda nalazi se hrvatski kapiten Luka Modrić, koji je smješten uz Andresa Iniesta, jednu od najvećih igrača u povijesti nogometa. Napadачko dijelo sastavljeno je od igrača različitih generacija, uključujući Alfreda Di Stéfana, Johana Cruyffa, Georgea Besta i Lionela Messija. Kristijan Ronaldo, jedan od najuspješnijih igrača u povijesti natjecanja, nije bio uključen u idealnu postavu, što je izazvalo iznenađenje. Francuski igrači također nisu bili prisutni u izboru, što je posebno zanimljivo jer je izbor proveden francuskim novinarem. Za čuvara mreže izabran je Ray Clemence, a obrambena linija uključuje Dani Carvajala i klasiku kao Franca Beckenbauera, Franca Baresija i Paola Maldinija. Duluc je pokušavao pomiriti tradicionalnu i modernu epohu nogometa.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a sports-related topic – the selection of the best XI in the history of the Champions League – which is inherently apolitical. The framing focuses on football history, player achievements, and stylistic choices rather than political ideology. While there is some emphasis on the

Why factuality (85): This article also references the same L’Équipe article by Vincent Duluc, listing the same players and noting Ronaldo’s absence. It provides consistent information with other sources. The mention of the lack of French players is a point of emphasis but does not contradict the facts. The overall conte

Why objectivity (70): The article has a more negative tone toward Ronaldo’s exclusion and highlights the absence of French players, suggesting a potential bias. While informative, it leans slightly toward criticism of the selection process rather than presenting a neutral analysis.

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