What is the greatest XI the sport of football has ever seen? It’s a question that has no definitive right answer. Members of the older generation will swing towards Brazil’s 1970 World Cup winners, while those who are younger may point to Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering Barcelona side.
To be honest, there are simply too many marvellous XIs to pick from. Narrowing it down to just a select few is even tough, but back in 2019, Spanish newspaper Marca did just that.
The publication selected what they believe to be the 11 greatest XIs in football history, domestic or international. Let’s take a look at their picks… The XI: Iker Casillas, Alvaro Arbeloa, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, Xabi Alonso, Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, David Silva, Cesc Fabregas.
Spain’s starting XI for their 4-0 Euro 2012 final victory over Italy which secured three major international trophies on the trot.