Brazilian football legend and one of the greatest players of the beautiful game Pelé has passed away. He was 82 and was hospitalised for the last three months with multiple ailments, including colon cancer.

Soccer star Pele, Brazilian legend of the beautiful game, passes away

Pele, Brazil's three-time World Cup-winning legend, dies at 82

Brazil football legend Pele dies at 82

Brazil's Pele is considered as one of the best footballers in the world. His records have been almost unbeatable.&nbsp;

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The Brazilian has had a prolific career with both club and country. However, two of the greats in modern football Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo near two of the greatest records held by Pele.&nbsp;

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Barcelona star Lionel Messi is just one goal away from surpassing Pele's record for most goals scored for a single club ever. The Brazilian found the net 643 times with Santos, over the course of 18 seasons, whereas, Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has netted 642 goals for Barça across all competitions following his strike in last week's 1-0 victory over Levante.

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Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, nears one of the most significant record held by Pele. The Portuguese is just four goals away from surpassing Pele's official goals scored tally. Pele has smashed 767 goals for country and club, whereas, Juve star Ronaldo has scored 763 goals. Lionel Messi is not far behind in the list as he has scored 713 goals for Barcelona and Argentina.&nbsp;

Brazil's Pele is considered as one of the best footballers in the world. His records have been almost unbeatable. Also read: Court rules Maradona's body 'must be conserved' The Brazilian has had a prolific career with both club and country.

Brazil's Pele is considered as one of the best footballers in the world. His records have been almost unbeatable. Also read: Court rules Maradona's body 'must be conserved' The Brazilian has had a prolific career with both club and country. However, two of the greats in modern football Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo near two of the greatest records held by Pele. Also read: 'I love you, Diego': Pele pens emotional letter for Maradona Barcelona star Lionel Messi is just one goal away from surpassing Pele's record for most goals scored for a single club ever. The Brazilian found the net 643 times with Santos, over the course of 18 seasons, whereas, Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has netted 642 goals for Barça across all competitions following his strike in last week's 1-0 victory over Levante. IN PICS: From ban to Ballon d'Or: World Cup-winner Paolo Rossi's prolific career Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, nears one of the most significant record held by Pele. The Portuguese is just four goals away from surpassing Pele's official goals scored tally. Pele has smashed 767 goals for country and club, whereas, Juve star Ronaldo has scored 763 goals. Lionel Messi is not far behind in the list as he has scored 713 goals for Barcelona and Argentina.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo near couple of significant records held by Pele

The never-ending debate has begun again on &nbsp;Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo over who is the greatest of all time, this time the debate was sparked off by the Brazilian legend Pele, who in a recent interview said that Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player because of his consistency in the game.

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Pele gave an interview to a YouTube channel called the Pilhado where he said, "I think he's the best because he's more consistent, but you can't forget about Messi, of course, but he's not a striker."

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Talking about consistency, the track record of the Argentinien player tells a different story. Lionel Messi has played 856 games for club and country, he has scored 697 goals and 289 assists, averaging 1.15 goal involvements per game. Whereas, Cristiano Ronaldo has 725 goals and 220 assists in his 1000 games (includes country and club), an average of 0.945 goal involvements per game.

When asked about who is the greatest player of all time, Pele named himself.&nbsp;

Pele has been in news lately after his son said that the Brazilian legend has found it difficult to move and is slipping into depression. The three-time World Cup winner denied it by saying it that the scenario was all invented.

The never-ending debate has begun again on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo over who is the greatest of all time, this time the debate was sparked off by the Brazilian legend Pele, who in a recent interview said that Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player because of his consistency in the game.

The never-ending debate has begun again on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo over who is the greatest of all time, this time the debate was sparked off by the Brazilian legend Pele, who in a recent interview said that Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player because of his consistency in the game. Also read: Pele says 'I will be 80, I'm fine', dismisses son's claim on depression Pele gave an interview to a YouTube channel called the Pilhado where he said, "I think he's the best because he's more consistent, but you can't forget about Messi, of course, but he's not a striker." Also read: 'Pele was always an imposing figure and today he can't walk properly': Edinho on father's depression Talking about consistency, the track record of the Argentinien player tells a different story. Lionel Messi has played 856 games for club and country, he has scored 697 goals and 289 assists, averaging 1.15 goal involvements per game. Whereas, Cristiano Ronaldo has 725 goals and 220 assists in his 1000 games (includes country and club), an average of 0.945 goal involvements per game. When asked about who is the greatest player of all time, Pele named himself. Pele has been in news lately after his son said that the Brazilian legend has found it difficult to move and is slipping into depression. The three-time World Cup winner denied it by saying it that the scenario was all invented.

Pele says Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than Lionel Messi as he is 'more consistent'

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Soccer star Pele, Brazilian legend of the beautiful game, passes away

Pele, Brazil's three-time World Cup-winning legend, dies at 82

Brazil football legend Pele dies at 82

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo near couple of significant records held by Pele

Pele says Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than Lionel Messi as he is 'more consistent'