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Neither Messi nor Maradona: the Day Pelé Chose the Best Footballer in History

Summary by Doble Amarilla
Much is said about who was the best footballer in history. Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or Pelé always appear among the candidates. Just as the Brazilian star joined the debate and gave his verdict on this issue. In September 2009, during a visit to Madrid, Pelé argued that the best of the story had been Alfredo Di Stéfano, a player who shone in River, Real Madrid, in the Argentine National Team and in the Spanish National Team in the 1940s, 195…
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Much is said about who was the best footballer in history. Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or Pelé always appear among the candidates. Just as the Brazilian star joined the debate and gave his verdict on this issue. In September 2009, during a visit to Madrid, Pelé argued that the best of the story had been Alfredo Di Stéfano, a player who shone in River, Real Madrid, in the Argentine National Team and in the Spanish National Team in the 1940s, 195…

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Doble Amarilla broke the news in on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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