US Edition"I’ll Go Old-Fashioned – that’s Like Saying Babe Ruth" - Donald Trump Picks GOAT as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Fail to Receive Mention
METLIFE STADIUM, NEW JERSEY, USA, JUL 14 – Trump named Pelé his greatest football player, emphasizing the Brazilian legend's cultural impact and scoring record of over 1,280 goals, despite modern stars Messi and Ronaldo.
- On June 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump attended the championship match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Chelsea secured a 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
- Trump named Pele as his all-time greatest footballer during the event, citing fond memories of watching Pele play for the New York Cosmos in the 1970s.
- He emphasized Pele's record of 1,279 career goals and being the only player to win three FIFA World Cups, while overlooking modern stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Trump reminisced that during his youth, a famous player called Pele joined a team known as the Cosmos, and the stadium in the Meadowlands area was filled to capacity.
- Trump's tribute reinforced Pele's legendary status and suggested naming football venues after him, while the Chelsea victory marked a notable moment in international club competition.
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Donald Trump snubs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he names football GOAT
US President Donald Trump watched on as Chelsea beat PSG in the Club World Cup final (Picture: Getty) Donald Trump has overlooked the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by naming the late, great Pele as his all-time favourite footballer. The US President was in attendance as Chelsea swept aside European champions Paris Saint-Germain to be get their hands on the Club World Cup on Sunday night. Though Cole Palmer was at his scintillating …
Donald Trump snubs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he names best player of all time - The Mirror
Before gatecrashing Chelsea's Club World Cup trophy lift, Donald Trump was asked to name his greatest of all time in football - and he opted to go old school with his pick
On the occasion of the World Club Cup final in New York, Donald Trump was questioned about the identity, according to him, of the best player in football history.
"I’ll go old-fashioned – that’s like saying Babe Ruth" - Donald Trump picks GOAT as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo fail to receive mention
United States President Donald Trump has named late Brazilian footballing legend Pele as his greatest player of all time, snubbing modern-day icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Trump's Surprising Choice for Football's Greatest of All Time - G3 Football
Meta description: Donald Trump's surprising pick of Pelé as the greatest footballer over Messi and Ronaldo prompts a reevaluation of greatness in football. Explore Pelé's legacy, impact, and cultural significance in the GOAT debate. Source
Donald Trump recalls Pele's arrival in New York and his influence on American football, revealing how the perception of sport in the country changed.Read more Donald Trump and his reflection on Pele in American football in News.es.
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