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Statement that one player is definitively better than another. "Messi is clear of Ronaldo" or "Haaland clears Kane." Leaves no room for nuance - it's a complete dismissal of the comparison. Often followed by "and it's not even close." Used in debates where fans don't want to engage with actual arguments and just want to state their conclusion as fact.
"Vinícius Jr. is clear of Rashford and it's not even close" became a common Twitter take as their careers diverged - the term shuts down debate by asserting there's no comparison to be made.
Robbie
Jan 24, 2026
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