Diego Maradona may have gone to heaven first to welcome Pele. 25 November 2020 Maradona's death anniversary. 29 December 2022. Pele's departure. The departure of the two before and after the gap of two years. The football park was deserted. The relationship between the two stars of Latin football was cordial. There was respect for each other. With the death of two great heroes, the world of football has become helpless. But the wheel of controversy will continue to spin. Pele, or Maradona? Who is the best? We can enjoy this never-ending debate. But what did they think?
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When Maradona's fame was in the middle, Pele was once asked, who is the best of the two of you? Pele's quick reply was, 'Maradona.' The same question was asked of the Argentine legend. His unhesitating reply, 'Pele is a great footballer. I am an average player. I don't try to imitate Pele. Everyone knows, he was the best.
There is an amazing similarity between them. Both have won equal number of trophies in their respective careers. 14 for their club and national team. The only difference is that Brazilian football legend Pele won the World Cup title three times (Sweden 1958, Chile 1962 and Mexico 1970). Maradona won the World Cup only once, in 1986. Argentina reached the final of the 1990 World Cup. But unfortunately lost to Germany.
Maradona scored 34 goals in 91 matches in Argentina jersey. Pele scored 77 goals in 90 matches for Brazil. After the death of Maradona, Pele wrote on Twitter, "One day I hope, in heaven, we will play football together." It is also a great privilege to be a spectator of that match!
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