Carlos Caszely: “For me, Pelé is better than Maradona”

The death of Diego Maradona aroused many passions, with the lights and shadows of the player. But he also uncovered an old debate, one on the pitch: Is he the best player in history? For Carlos Caszely No.

In conversation with TeleTarde, the historical scorer of Colo Colo noted that “As much as Maradona died, for me Pelé is the greatest“.

The former striker who shone in the 70s and 80s also spoke about the drug problem that the Argentine star had during his life and assured that when the former coach of the Argentine team “was healthy and had nothing in his body, he was very friendly, very talkative“.

But “when I was with his illness to the maximum it was very disrespectful. They were the two facets he had in life, “said the King of the square meter, who recalled his encounters with ten.

For its part, Skin he also said goodbye to the world champion in Mexico 86. “I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. Much remains to be said, but for now, may God give strength to family members. One day, I hope we can play ball together in heaven“O’Rey wrote on social media.

Pelé, who is better according to Carlos Caszely, also fired Maradona

What sad news. I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. Much remains to be said, but for now, may God empower family members. One day, I hope we can play ball together in heaven. pic.twitter.com/6Li76HTikA

– Pelé (@Pele) November 25, 2020