Robin van Persie of the Netherlands scores the teams first goal with a diving header in the first half during the 2014 FIFA

Robin van Persie of the Netherlands scores the teams first goal with a diving header in the first half during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) | Jeff Gross via Getty Images

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Former England international, Michael Owen, has insisted Lionel Messi will shine at the World Cup to be considered an all-time great.

Former England international, Michael Owen, has insisted Lionel Messi will shine at the World Cup to be considered an all-time great.

Lionel Messi secured a 2-0 win for Argentina over Slovenia in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Cup 2014.

Lionel Messi secured a 2-0 win for Argentina over Slovenia in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Cup 2014.

 arm-up game ahead of the World Cup 2014.

Gary Lineker, prefers Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo

England legend, Gary Lineker, prefers Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo, and insists the Argentine is more of a team player than the Portuguese

Gerrard celebrates his goal against Poland,

On behalf of all England fans, we want to wish captain Steven Gerrard a big happy birthday! The Liverpool FC midfielder turns 34 today.

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Ronaldo's Record

The Famous moment of Zidane's last act as a professional footballer was his lowest moment 1998

Who can forget 1966 final and all that

when Pak Do-Ik's goal gave North Korea a famous 1-0 victory over Italy at Ayresome Park in Middlesbrough during the 1966 tournament.

when Jurgen Sparwasser's goal gave East Germany a famous 1-0 win over their neighbours West Germany during the 1974 tournament.

the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, when debutants Senegal stunned the reigning world and European champions France.

Can Rooney shine at the WorldCup 2014 to be on the level of Messi and Ronaldo

the opening match of the 1990 World Cup in Italy, when Francois Omam-Biyik's goal caused a major upset as unfancied Cameroon beat reigning champions Argentina in Milan.