Score 1283 goals to be better than me: Pele to Messi

Brazil legend Pele insists Barcelona forward Lionel Messi must score at least 1283 goals during his career to be crowned the best ever player.

Brazil legend Pele insists Barcelona forward Lionel Messi must score at least 1283 goals during his career to be crowned the best ever player.


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Speaking after his former club Santos beat Penarol 2-1 to lift the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday evening, the 70-year-old told the press:

"Messi better than Pele? To get there he needs to score more than 1283 goals." Messi scored 31 goals in La Liga, and 12 in the Champions League, including one in the final as his side lifted the European Cup last term.

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