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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
"The greatest myth I have ever seen" - Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoichkov names Lionel Messi as his GOAT
Hristo Stoichkov with Liolen Messi (Image via X) Bulgarian footballer Hristo Stoichkov played for Barcelona at a time when the team felt like it was made of gold. With Johan Cruyff as the coach, he was a part of what is today called the Barcelona 'Dream Team'. But when asked who he considers to be the GOAT in the world of football, it wasn't his coach he named, who is one of the greatest football legends of all time. Instead, Stoichkov called on Lionel Messi and his golden foot, which has fans screaming out his name all around the world. Hristo Stoichkov names Lionel Messi as the GOAT of football The GOAT debate is long-standing and never-ending, and whether it's the world of football or any other sport, every fan has one such player who they consider to be the best, better than anyone else who has played the sport. And one such name in the world of football is none other than Argentine superstar Lionel Messi . Having graduated from the Barcelona academy, he played for the Spanish team for 17 years before saying goodbye, breaking countless hearts. But that does not mean that his fans still don't consider him to be the greatest ever football player to grace planet Earth. And it's not just his fans around the world; even footballing greats like Ballon D'or winner Hristo Stoichkov think no one can beat Lionel Messi when it comes to being the greatest ever. Speaking to Marca, when asked about his preference in players, the Bulgarian legend said: "Who is the football GOAT? Pele is a myth, Maradona is a myth, Cruyff is a myth, Beckenbauer is also a myth, rest in peace to them. But today, without a doubt, the greatest myth I have ever seen is Leo Messi." While he respects the greats that came before him, Stoichkov clearly has a favorite, and fans can't blame him. After all, Messi's left foot is a thing of legend among football fans. Whether one likes it or not, one cannot deny his contribution to the game or his greatness. Messi is currently mesmerizing fans with his stint with Inter Miami FC in Major League Soccer, and American football fans are definitely thanking their lucky stars for getting to see this football superstar play in front of them weeks in and out. Also Read: Club World Cup: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami held to a goalless draw by Al Ahly in tournament opener
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
How to complete the TOTS Hristo Stoichkov Exchange in EA FC Mobile
EA FC Mobile's ongoing Team of the Season (TOTS) event has already delivered a stacked lineup of top-tier cards, and now it's added another showstopper: 112 OVR LW Hristo Stoichkov, available through the Player Exchange section. With this new addition, players can now unlock a lethal Ruby-tier winger who brings pace, power, and pinpoint finishing to the field. The TOTS event, which began on Tuesday, April 2, 2025, continues to be a hit among players, offering exciting content across exchanges, Star Pass, Gallery redemptions, and more. EA Sports has also revamped the in-game exchange system, splitting it into two sections: Item Exchange, where player items can be traded for in-game currencies like coins and gems, and Player Exchange, where users can trade high OVR players to earn exclusive upgraded versions, similar to the Squad Building Challenges (SBC) feature in the PC/console version. One of the standout options in this new system is the TOTS Hristo Stoichkov (112 OVR, LW). This card is a four-times upgraded, Ruby-ranked version of his 108 OVR base card and can be further boosted to 113 OVR using Universal Rank Up Cards or fodders. Requirements to complete the Hristo Stoichkov Exchange To unlock this elite version of Stoichkov, players need to complete the following requirements under the Player Exchange section: 1x 106 OVR Stoichkov (only obtainable via the TOTS Premium Star Pass) 350x TOTS Shards 2x 105+ OVR Player Items 6x 103+ OVR Player Items The main condition here is securing the 106 OVR base Stoichkov, which is exclusive to the Premium Star Pass or Premium Star Pass Bundle, priced at ₹999 INR / $11.75 USD and ₹1999 INR / $23.50 USD respectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Without this version, the exchange cannot be completed. The 112-OVR TOTS Stoichkov card features some of the most impressive stats currently available for a winger in the game: Pace: 127 Shooting: 118 Passing: 108 Dribbling: 125 Defending: 55 Physical: 102 This combination of blistering pace, elite dribbling, and powerful shooting makes him a must-have asset in VS Attack and Head-to-Head modes. Despite being slightly weaker in defending, Stoichkov more than makes up for it with his ability to create and finish chances from the wing. The TOTS Hristo Stoichkov Exchange is live now and is expected to be available until the TOTS event ends, giving EA FC Mobile players a few weeks to gather the required resources. If you've invested in the Star Pass and have built up TOTS shards and fodder, this is one exchange you won't want to miss. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
