Super Eagles great Oliseh snubs Messi, Ronaldo in GOAT debate, speaks highly of Brazil great

Messi sealed his place among the many best footballers to have ever walked this realm however a former Nigeria worldwide holds a Brazilian icon above all others

Former Tremendous Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh believes that neither of the unimaginable duo of Argentine playmaker Lionel Messi and Portuguese hero Cristiano Ronaldo is match to be thought-about the best footballer to have ever performed the sport.

Fairly, Oliseh is satisfied that far above the likes of Diego Maradona, Messi, and Ronaldo, Brazil hero Pele is the best of all time.

Apart profitable an unimaginable three FIFA World Cups throughout an illustrious taking part in profession spanning 20 years, Pele is the inspirstion behind many profitable trendy footballers.

And this, Oliseh opines, elevates the legendary Brazilian above his contemporaries.

Requested to call the best soccer participant ever, Oliseh responded, “That is who everyone is getting inspiration from to excel of their soccer careers. His title is Pele.

“He’s the best participant of all time, G.O.A.T. You can not win three world cups, and anyone will need to compete with you.

“I do know folks, particularly the younger ones, is not going to be pleased with my selection, however these of us who’re aged can determine with him.”

PSG playmaker Lionel Messi, nevertheless, additional solidified his claims to being among the many best gamers in historical past when he helped Argentina carry the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Earlier than Sunday’s closing in opposition to France, Messi had received each title he had competed for at membership and worldwide degree. The 35-year-old magician claimed ten La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League honours with Barcelona, whereas he received the Copa America with Argentina final yr.

Six-time winners of the European Golden Shoe, Messi has been named the Ballon d’Or winner a file seven occasions.