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Over 100 Israeli Premier League Players Choose Messi Over Ronaldo in Major Poll

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First reported by N12 · Jul 6, 2026

What happened

A Sports Channel poll of 106 Israeli Premier League players found 65% prefer Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo, reflecting a long-standing football debate. The survey included players from all 14 teams, revealing Messi's clear lead among professionals in Israel.

  • 01106 Israeli Premier League players surveyed on Messi vs. Ronaldo preference.
  • 0265% chose Lionel Messi, 35% favored Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • 03Players from all 14 league teams participated in the poll.
  • 04Notable Messi supporters include Amir Ganaach and Elad Madmon.
  • 05Ronaldo backed by players like Hamoudi Kana'an and Miguel Silva.
  • 06Poll reflects ongoing global debate on football's greatest player.

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People
Cristiano RonaldoDor Peretz
OrganizationsSports Channel, Israeli Premier League, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Ramat Gan, Hapoel Ramat Gan, Hapoel Ramat Gan
PlacesIsrael

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N12Center · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Over 100 Israeli Premier League Players Choose Messi Over Ronaldo in Major Poll
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Over 100 Israeli Premier League Players Choose Messi Over Ronaldo in Major Poll

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