10:39  ,  March 21, 2015

Pelé: Messi is stronger than Ronaldo, but I was the better player

“The two best at the moment are obviously [Portugal national football squad captain and FC Real Madrid (Spain) forward Cristiano] Ronaldo and [Argentina national team captain and FC Barcelona (Barça; Spain) forward Lionel] Messi,” said Brazil football legend Pelé.

“Which is the best one? Messi has been the best player of the last 10 years.

“That level, the player who played at the same level for 10 years. It’s massive. He never plays badly.

“Ronaldo is that striker who scores goals, but Messi does that and helps with assists.

“I never saw myself play, but I think I was the better player.

“I used to kick it [i.e. the ball] with both feet,” the Daily Mail quoted Pelé as saying.

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