In March 2004, FIFA published a list of the 100 greatest living players, attributed to Pele, but included 125 names. The list featured 50 active players and 75 retired ones. Notable exclusions included legends like Bobby Moore and Lev Yashin, as only players alive at the time were eligible. The project also recognized two women among the predominantly male list. The format invited participation through a quiz, challenging participants to name the 125 players within a limited time, highlighting some questionable selections.
In March 2004, FIFA released a list of the 100 greatest living players, attributed to Pele, but ended up naming 125 players, causing widespread ridicule.
The project included notable exclusions like Bobby Moore and Lev Yashin, as it focused only on players alive at that time, with two women among the 123 men.
Participants in the quiz were encouraged to name the 125 players within a 20-minute time limit, including some who had played for multiple countries.
The FIFA 100 project and its controversial selections illustrated the disparity in player recognition and sparked light-hearted participation in naming them.
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