“One day we will play football together in heaven” Brazil legend Pele pays tribute to Diego Maradona

“One day we will play football together in heaven” Brazil legend Pele pays tribute to Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona with Pele

Pele and Maradona are called the two greatest players in football history. Both of them had their own difficult journeys and made their biggest impacts at the World Cup. Pele burst on to the scene at 17 years of age in the 1958 World Cup and scored six goals to propel Brazil to the title. He followed it up by winning further World Cups with Brazil in 1962 and 1970 to build an everlasting legacy.

However, he finally got competition for the throne of the greatest with the emergence of Maradona. The player just won one World Cup with Argentina in 1986. But it was his ability to take even a weak team to unprecedented heights that made the world look up and laud him as one of the greatest. Nevertheless, both the players had wonderful respect for each other and never considered themselves as rivals.

I have lost a great friend – Pele

Pele with Maradona in 1987

Diego Maradona passed away yesterday due to cardiac arrest at his home in Argentina. Football stars across the world paid their tributes to him. Pele mourned the loss of his friend and said, “I have lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to be said, but for now, may God give strength to his family members. One day, I hope, we will play football together in heaven.”

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Maradona’s death brings immense sadness to all the football fans across the world. The player may be gone but his legacy will forever be etched into our memory. His goals, skills, and dribbles will be watched for many generations to come and his achievements will be looked on with great respect. Moreover, Argentina President has decided to keep a three day mourning for Maradona’s death. Thus, he will always be remembered as one of the greatest players on a football pitch.

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