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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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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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