Prime Football Teams

When Was Barcelona's Prime?

Barcelona's modern peak is a three-way argument: Guardiola's first treble, the Wembley tiki-taka side, or the MSN treble. Each season is playable in the simulator.

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When Was Real Madrid's Prime?

Décima in 2014, or the 2016/17 side that won the league and retained the Champions League? Both are in the database.

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When Was Manchester United's Prime?

The 1999 treble or the 2008 Moscow winners with peak Ronaldo. Two different United sides, both legendary.

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When Was Messi's Prime?

Search demand around Messi's prime usually points at Barcelona. These three sides are the main candidates in this database.

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When Was Brazil's Prime?

1958, 1970, 1994 or 2002? Pelé twice, Romário in the heat, or the three R's. All of them are playable.

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When Was Argentina's Prime?

Maradona in Mexico, or Messi in Qatar. Two captains, two World Cups, one endless argument.

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When Was Chelsea's Prime?

Mourinho's 95-point first title side, or the battered 2012 team that won the Champions League in Munich. Two different Chels, both legendary.

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When Was AC Milan's Prime?

Sacchi's pressing 1988/89 European Cup winners, or Ancelotti's Christmas-tree side that won Athens in 2007. Both are playable.

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When Was Spain's Prime?

The 2010 World Cup in South Africa, or the 2012 Euros side that beat Italy 4–0 in the final. Tiki-taka at two peaks.

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When Was England's Prime?

1966 at Wembley, the golden generation of 2004, or Southgate's 2018 run. More than one England is playable — including sides that never lifted a trophy.

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