pele: birth of a legend

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".

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

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.

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.

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

The Brazilian legend had previously pitched his tent with the 35-year-old superstar who currently plays for Serie A side Juventus.

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

The website named Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, with Brazilian legend, Pele in second spot, while Barcelona King, Lionel Messi completes the top three.

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.

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.

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.

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

According to Mendes, Ronaldo is far from finished because he'll surpass Brazil legend, Pele as the best scorer in football history, adding that the 34-year-old will do it at Juventus.

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.

Pele was youngest World cup winner - Joe Biden mourns

"For a sport that brings the world together like no other, Pelé's rise from humble beginnings to soccer legend is a story of what is possible".

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 700th career goal

Ronaldo is the sixth player to achieve the feat, following ex-Germany striker Gerd Muller, Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas, Brazil's Pele and Romario and the Czech Republic's Josef Bican.