How can you make a comparison between a guy who heads the ball well, shoots with the left, shoots with the right and another who only shoots with one leg, only has one skill and doesn't head the ball well? To compare with Pele, it has to be someone who shoots well with the left, shoots well with the right and scores headers.
— Pele Modern

Brazilian soccer legend

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Speaking with Folha de Sao Paulo, when asked if Lionel Messi was a better player than him.

Date / Period

2018

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Shocking

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