You know you're on the internet when "the greatest of all time" is rehashed about Messi from people who never actually seen Pele or Maradona play. Interesting that the real Ronaldo in Brazil said Messi has to win a World Cup to join the likes of Pele and Maradona in the greatest ever player debate.
Well, i believe TV had already been invented when Maradona or Pele played...
That said, i wonder how many of the people who say Messi is the greatest of all time actually saw him play live. If you havent, then the case for Maradona and Pele applies just as well...You actually never saw any of them play.
I watched Pele on tape, and Maradona and Messi live, and i have to say Pele is BY FAR more complete than any of them: he used both legs, incredible in the air, and a true leader. His strenght was incredible, and he was a winner of all out there to win.
Just because he didnt play in Europe there is a shadow of a doubt about him. Please rent This is Pele (Isto e Pele) or Peles 1000 goals, and then we can discuss Messi vs Pele (Maradona comes 3rd for me)
As for the topic, as i just said, id sign who in my opinion is the second greatest player of modern times (
in respect to those lads who played before TV had such wide coverage)
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