Bulgaria against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bulgaria · 1990s · CAM
The fiery left-footed genius led Bulgaria to the 1994 World Cup semi-finals and won the Ballon d'Or with his explosive talent at Barcelona. Career record: 84 caps and 38 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Barcelona, Chicago Fire; honours include Ballon d'Or 1994, European Golden Shoe 1990.
Russia · CAM
The gifted 'Russian Pelé' was a phenomenal talent for Torpedo Moscow and the USSR, renowned for his audacious skill, powerful shot, and iconic 'Streltsov pass'. Career record: 38 caps and 25 goals for Russia; club career at FC Torpedo Moscow; honours include Hall of Fame.
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 93.
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