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MLS: Carlos Vela, Josef Martinez historically great

Sometimes, it is easy to overlook the greatness that is right in front of you. Footballers — and this is true for all walks of life — are frequently valued more once they are gone.

But it is important to recognise the achievements of the present. Whether that be Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, or LeBron James and his claim to be the greatest. And in Major League Soccer right now, there are two players playing on a plane that very few in the history of the league have matched.