pele: birth of a legend

Messi not greatest Argentinian player of all time - Piers Morgan

The poll named Messi, who now plays for Inter Miami in MLS, the greatest player of all time. Messi finished ahead of eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo and the late Brazil football legend, Pele.

Marcia Aoki: All you need to know about Pele's widow (Video)

This was possibly an upshot of the icon's declining health and advanced years. Nevertheless, Marcia was said to be a pillar of support as Pele's health worsened, staying at his side in his final moments in December 2022.

I'm world's highest goal scorer ever, Pele's goals were unofficial - Ronaldo

But in an Instagram post on Sunday, minutes after his hat-trick against Cagliari in a Serie A fixture, Ronaldo pointed out that some of Pele's goals were unofficial.

Meet The Top 10 Greatest Dribblers In Football History (No 7 Is An African)

Maradona There is a reason why Argentine legend "Diego Maradona" has continually been contrasted and incredible Pele when speakme about the greatest gamers in the records of football.

Ronaldo names 8 greatest players ever

Brazil football legend, Ronaldo Nazario, has named the eight greatest players of all time. The former Inter Milan and Real Madrid striker described them as a "special group".

Video: Spain 2 - 1 France (Jul-9-2024) Euro 2024 Highlights

Yamal became the youngest player to score at a European Championship or World Cup, beating the record previously held by Brazil legend Pele, when he shifted the ball onto his left foot and curled a stunning shot in off the post from 25 yards

Injustice of football - Eto'o compares Okocha to Ronaldinho

In 2004, the former Bolton Wanderers midfielder made Pele's list of 125 living legends of the sport, one of only four African players - alongside Abedi Pele, George Weah, and Roger Milla - to make the cut.

Who is better between Ronaldo and Messi? Brazil legend names his choice with genuine reasons

Three-time World Cup winner Pele has made a U-turn on who is better between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Outrage as Ronaldo misses out, Messi ranked 7th in 10 most famous athletes of all time (FULL LIST)

In a new list released by British sports media GiveMeSport, Messi ranks ahead of Ronaldo in the list of most popular sportsmen in history.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football's joint highest-ever goalscorer

Although Pele's Instagram bio proclaims him as 'Leading Goal Scorer of All Time (1,283)', there is still debate over whether all of the Brazil legend's strikes were in official matches.

Messi, Pele will never say that - Brady blasts Ronaldo for praising himself

West Ham United vice-chairman, Karren Brady, has slammed Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo for calling himself a unique player, insisting that Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi or late Brazilian legend Pele would never say anything of that

Salah, Mane top 5-man list for African footballer of the year, Super Eagles stars ignored

Since its inception in 1992, 20 players have won the award and Ghanaian footballer Abedi Pele was the inaugural winner of the award 26 years ago.

UCL: Theirry Henry suggests Lamine Yamal might be better than Messi, Ronaldo

The 17-year-old has now played 100 games for Barcelona, with up a remarkable tally of 22 goals and 33 assists.

50 greatest footballers of all time ranked, Messi 3rd, Ronaldo 6th (Full list)

A popular football site, 90min.com has released its ranking for the greatest players of all time (G.O.A.T).

Liverpool Forward, Salah Earns Ultimate Praise from Pele

Mohamed Salah's form at Liverpool has earned him praise from the top of the football world, with Brazil legend Pele revealed to be a big fan.

Serie A: Ronaldo honoured with ‘GOAT 770’ shirt after breaking Pelé’s goal record

Ronaldo surpassed the Brazil legend’s widely recognised count of 767 a feat his club saw as an achievement worth marking.

Why Ronaldo will surpass Brazil's legend, Pele - Jorge Mendes

"His numbers don't lie and light up the overwhelming way Cristiano Ronaldo shatters records, which elevate him to the category of best player in the history of football, with a big difference compared to the second [best] for all he achieved

No debate, we must congratulate him - Koke reveals greatest player of all time

Several others feel Messi is, at the moment, the GOAT, ahead of the likes of Brazil legend Pele and late Argentina legend Diego Maradona. But Koke has now become the latest footballer to side with Messi in the GOAT debate.