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The elimination of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from the Russian World Cup adds to the two big rulers of the last decade to the list of "kings without crowns", big stars who did not get the most important title:
Leónidas [19659003] The first great idol of Brazilian football, the Black Diamond played the World Cup in Italy in 1934 and France in 1938. In the latter, he was the top scorer and could be crowned without the overconfidence of his coach, Ademar Pimenta, who booked him in the semifinal against Italy, because he wanted him fresh for the final. Italy won 2-1 and Leonidas had to play for third place.
Ferenç Puskas
Chosen the best scorer of the 20th century, Puskas commissioned a dream team that was destined to win the World Cup. Failed in a single match, but was in the final against Germany, in what became known as "The miracle of Bern". He returned to a World Cup in 1962, with the Spanish national team, who registered him as Francisco Puskas. Spain did not surpass the first phase after sinking against the Czech Republic and Brazil and winning Mexico.
Alfredo Di Stefano
The World Cup has always been the hallmark of Di Stefano. He could not play with Argentina, absent in 1950 and 54, nor with Spain, who did not qualify for the 1958. Called by the team Spanish for the 1962 World Cup in Chile, he was injured in the last friendly match and did not arrive to play against the Czechs, Mexicans and Brazilians.
Eusebio
The "Black Panther", the best Portuguese player in history, courtesy of Ronaldo, was the top scorer of the 1966 World Cup in England, but Bobby Charlton two goals in the semifinal, he closed the way to the title.
Giovanni Rivera
io He Bambino of Oro & nbsp; experienced the greatest humiliation of Italian football in 1966, elimination after losing to North Korea 1-0. Four years later, he was decisively participating in the "Match of the Century", scoring the decisive goal against Germany 4-3, but in the end, fatigue prevented Italy to face the fine selection of Pele, Tostao, Jairzinho and Rivelino
Johan Cruyff
The Dutch genius did everything to conquer the 1974 World Cup in front of the 'Orange & # 39; mechanic & # 39; , but in the final it was more effective for the FRG of Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller. Four years later, Cruyff resigned to play in Argentina.
Michel Platini
Platini directed a talented generation that brought France to the elite, but was unlucky. He did not go beyond the first phase in 1978 and Germany came close to him in the semifinals in 1982 and 1986.
Zico [19659004] The White & # 39; Pele & # 39 ;, Idol Flamengo successfully one of the best selections that Brazilian football has given. In 1978, the "suspect" Argentina-Peru prevented him from fighting for the finals. In 1982, Paolo Rossi resurfaced and, four years later, it was the penalty shoot-out against France, during which he even missed his release.
Leo Messi
The world's best player of the 21st century is stifling the World Cup. In 2006, 2010 and 2014, Germany has completed its dream. In Brazil, he reached the final and a goal from Mario Götze decided in extra time. He was chosen the best player of the tournament, which did not help. In 2018, he miraculously survived the group stage and succumbed to the push of the French Mbappé, giving a bad image. 
Cristiano Ronaldo
Like Messi, he has participated in the last four World Cups without success. The fourth place in Germany 2006 is his best ranking. He had scored a goal for Mundial until his dramatic start in Russia, with four goals. But Uruguay has taken it away from fame. With 33 years, it is difficult to repeat in Qatar.
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