Background to the brilliance of Maradona and Messi examined in Lanarkshire author's number 10 book

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Pelé, Puskás, and Platini could all be put forward as the perfect 10 on the pitch, depending on who you ask.But what makes that specific number on a football shirt so special?A Lanarkshire author has scrutinised a host of heroes who wore those two binary digits on their back in his new book released this week.The brilliance of Messi or Maradona would be the first thing that springs to mind for a huge number of football fans, depending on their generation.

Players who were renowned for their artistry, brilliance, creativity and often their genius.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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