Almost every South American superstar has won Copa America, except for two of the greatest ever: Maradona and Pele.Maradona appeared in three Copa Americas (1979, 1987 and 1989) but never got over ...

Pele thought Maradona was gauche and undignified and Maradona thought Pele was a sell-out. "As a player he was great... but he thinks politically," Maradona said, in one of his kinder criticisms.

Pelé, left, and Diego Maradona take part in an award ceremony together in Italy in 1987. Pelé’s impact in soccer and sport stretched well beyond Brazil‘s borders.

Diego Maradona and Pele became friends after their playing careers. Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images Maradona died at the age of 60 in a house in the town of Tigre, Argentina on November 25.

— Pelé (@Pele) November 25, 2020 The sadness across Argentina was articulated by one of the few players who comes close to matching Maradona’s artistry with the ball.

Pele had a better career, but due to Maradona’s off-field antics his prime didn't last for long. But in his prime, albeit short, Maradona played mesmerising football which no one else could.

According to him, Pele was just a clinical finisher who would pounce on anything inside the 18-yard box. Maradona was a creator of goals; Pele, according to him, lacked that magic touch.

Maradona sneered that Pelé should “go back to the museum.” Pelé, summoning the full gravity of his 69 years, observed that since Maradona talked about him so much, “He must be in love with ...

Diego Maradona won the 1986 World Cup with Argentina. (Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images) Diego Maradona is 53 years old and Pelé is 73, but that hasn't ...

Diego Maradona launched a scathing attack on fellow football legends Pele and Michel Platini yesterday in response to criticism of his performance as Argentina coach, Sky Sports reported. The 49-ye… ...