'Messi-Ronaldo sum'pele

'Messi-Ronaldo sum'pele

Brazil won its third World Cup in June, half a century ago. Tosta also got a taste of winning the world crown for the first time. In an interview with FIFA on the 50th anniversary of Mexico's 1970 World Cup victory, the Brazilian legend was asked about the best footballer of all time. From Diego Maradona to the current Cristiano Ronaldo, he has chosen his teammate Pele as the best of all time, excluding Lionel Messi.

. New controversies have been added in the last few years; Who is the best footballer of the time? Messi or Ronaldo. Many also include the names of these two in the debate on the best of history.

Tostao, who scored two goals in the Mexico World Cup, had questions about Maradona, Ronaldo, and Messi being compared to Pel year after year. Do you think Pele is the best of all time? Tosta, 63, also chose his compatriot Pele

"It simply came to our notice then. Pele was a more accomplished footballer than them. Pele had all the qualities that a forward can have. He had no flaws. ”

On June 21, 1970, Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the final to clinch the World Cup title. Pel scored one goal in the final; The Brazilian legend had a total of 4 goals in the tournament.

The debate over who is the best between Pele and Maradona has been going on in the football world for decades

“Maradona's football was spectacular, but physically he was not at Pele's level; He did not score as many goals as he did. Messi is great, but he can't give a head like Pele he can't take shots with both feet, he can't move the way Pele could. ”

Tosta also joked that if Messi and Ronaldo's talents are combined, they can be compared to Pele.

“Cristiano Ronaldo is an exceptional player, But Ronaldo does not have the ability that Pel had. He could not have given the incredible pass that he could have got. However, if Messi and Ronaldo's standards are the same, you can compare Pele with the player that can be found (laughs). "