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jert3 t1_j2ojxx0 wrote

Seemed legendary that Pele was the GOAT of all time but his final days/months/years to see Messi take his place of the GOAT of the next generation.

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Jester252 t1_j2ox7b6 wrote

While Messi is a GOAT I doubt any player could overtake Pele.

Especially the time he played. Most people couldn't watch him week in week out. You had to wait till the world cup or when Santos was playing friendly games in your country to see him so he became a living legend.

I live in Ireland and could possibly see Messi play live for around €100 or watch him for free on TV.

That wasn't possible with Pele

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