BEST Rivalries that will LIGHT UP the World After Messi vs Ronaldo

5. Raheem Sterling vs Adnan Januzaj

Both are teenagers and don a red jersey, however they play for rival clubs. Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling has been impressive with his goal scoring tactics and energy on the field. He won the Liverpool Young Player of the season award last season and has already begun this season with 2 goals from 4 games. Januzaj, who was nominated for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2013, will be competing to become the best winger in the Premier League.

4. Paul Pogba vs Mario Gotze

Clearly a perfect match- Paul the Octopus vs the German Messi. Gotze, who score the winning goal for Germany in the 2014 World Cup, has won several honours with Bayern Munich including the 2013-14 Bundesliga and the 2013 UEFA Super Cup. He won the Golden Boy award in 2011, which is awarded to the best U-21 player in Europe. Pogba won the same award in 2013. Both midfielders will definitely have a showdown.

3. Eden Hazard vs James Rodriguez

Eden Hazard is just one contract away from becoming the best paid Chelsea player ever. And why not? He has been a solid player for Chelsea in the past two seasons. Though Rodriguez doesn’t play in the same league as Hazard, the real face off will be in the Champions League. The Colombian won the Golden Boot Award at the World Cup and Hazard has not been any less spectacular.

4. Sergio Aguero vs Diego Costa

This rival would have been a better contender for the top spot had Costa chosen to play for Brazil instead of Spain. Costa has entered the Premier League arena with Chelsea and has already fired seven goals in just 4 games. Argentine Aguero, who helped Manchester City to clinch the Champions League title twice will be facing off to come out on the top. Both are goal scoring players.

5. Gareth Bale vs Neymar

The first rivalry that will come up in anyone’s mind is that of the new players in La Liga who have become an integral part of the club in just one season- Gareth Bale of Real Madrid and Neymar of Barcelona. Bale won Madrid fans’ support by scoring the winning goal in both the Champions League and the Copa del Rey Finals. Neymar has amassed a huge fan base with his performances at the World Cup.