Gary Lineker stirred debate by snubbing Liverpool in his selection of the world's top three football clubs, opting instead for Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester United.

Liverpool has experienced both rivalry and defeat to these clubs, with United being English adversaries and Los Blancos outplaying the Reds twice in recent Champions League finals.

Liverpool has also seen significant talent like Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho moving to Barc?a and Real Madrid, and Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be joining Los Blancos next.

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Despite Liverpool's impressive record of six European titles which eclipses Barcelona's and United's, Lineker, on La Liga TV in 2023, expressed his view: "I think in the world's big three football clubs, it's probably Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United in terms of stature.

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"We all know Real Madrid is a proper football club.

I'm biased towards Barcelona [as a former player], we don't love Real Madrid in Barcelona to put it mildly.

Liverpool has generated a rivalry with Real Madrid.
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