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Wesley Sneijder Says He Could Have Matched Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

Wesley Sneijder has said he could have reached the same levels as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo if he had been more committed.

The Dutch playmaker retired in August:

BBC Sport

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He finished his career at Qatari club Al-Gharafa, but he established himself as a global star at Inter Milan, where he played a key role in their Serie A, Coppa Italia and UEFA Champions League treble win in 2009-10.