Messi-Ronaldo rivalry: Brazil legend Pele picks best player in the world

Pele has picked Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in the world, and that he is the greatest player in history.

The former striker gave an interview to YouTube channel Pilhado and was asked whom he believes to be the world’s best player.

“Today the best player in the world is Cristiano Ronaldo,” Pele told the channel as cited by Football Italia.

“I think he’s the best, because he’s more consistent, but you can’t forget about [Lionel] Messi, of course, but he’s not a striker.”

Pele was then pressed on who will go down as the greatest player in the history of the game.

“It is a question that is difficult to answer. We cannot forget about Zico, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo.

“And in Europe, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff.

Now, it’s not my fault, but I think Pele was better than them all.”

It’s hardly surprising that Pele omitted Diego Maradona from the list, given the rivalry between the duo over the years.

Chelsea mentioned in Inter Milan’s hotshot Lautaro Martinez summer move as Barcelona pull out in Aubameyang race

Arsenal have been boosted by reports Barcelona have cooled their interest in Manchestr United target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Daily Star claim the Catalans will not make a move for the Gunners skipper and Gabon striker unless they fail to Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, who has also been linked with Chelsea.

Barca are said to have already had a £65million bid rejected by the Serie A side, despite their willingness to include Arturo Vidal and Nelson Semedo in the deal.

Inter boss Antonio Conte has insisted Martinez is not going anywhere this summer, but is braced for a follow-up bid for their star man.

United are among seeal clubs thought to be monitoring the Argentine ace, 22, who has a release clause of £100million.

Meanwhile, Aubameyang has continued to stall on a new deal.

The Sun exclusively revealed on Thursday how United are eyeing up a £50m swoop for the Gabon star as he nears the end of his contract at the Emirates.

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