Pele leads tributes to Diego Maradona: 'One day, I hope we can play football together in the sky'

The Brazilian three-time World Cup winner was often Maradona’s closest competitor in polls to decide the greatest footballer of all time
Pele, left, praised tribute to Diego Maradona after his death aged 60 on Wednesday. Picture: PA

Pele, left, praised tribute to Diego Maradona after his death aged 60 on Wednesday. Picture: PA

Pele paid tribute to his fellow all-time great Diego Maradona after the Argentinian’s death at the age of 60, saying: “One day, I hope we can play football together in the sky.”

The Brazilian three-time World Cup winner was often Maradona’s closest competitor in polls to decide the greatest footballer of all time.

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