Diego Maradona has blasted his eternal foe, Pele, following the Brazilian’s claims that Neymar is much better and more complete than Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
“He took the wrong pill. Instead of taking the pill for before bedtime, he took his morning pill,” Maradona sarcastically told reporters on Thursday.
“He got confused and he doesn’t know what he's saying... I suggest that next time he takes the right medication before he starts to speak, and that he changes his doctor.”
Last month, Lionel Messi revealed to France Football that Pele had not yet offered him the DVD he promised. The Argentine forward retorted to Pele’s claims in a calm manner, stating:
“I would love to see Pele in action, but he still hasn't sent me the DVD of his goals. Everyone says he was an extraordinary player, but I can't form an opinion without having seen him play.
“I am not interested in such comparisons and don't play to be the best in the world. I am playing for the good of the team and want to win trophies.
“When I hang up my boots, I want to be remembered as a good player, but I don't care whether I'm the best. I want to be remembered for the titles I won, both with the team and individual trophies.”
Lionel Messi is the hot favorite to win the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or award on December 5. Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Neymar are potential contenders for the prize.
“He got confused and he doesn’t know what he's saying... I suggest that next time he takes the right medication before he starts to speak, and that he changes his doctor.”
Last month, Lionel Messi revealed to France Football that Pele had not yet offered him the DVD he promised. The Argentine forward retorted to Pele’s claims in a calm manner, stating:
“I would love to see Pele in action, but he still hasn't sent me the DVD of his goals. Everyone says he was an extraordinary player, but I can't form an opinion without having seen him play.
“I am not interested in such comparisons and don't play to be the best in the world. I am playing for the good of the team and want to win trophies.
“When I hang up my boots, I want to be remembered as a good player, but I don't care whether I'm the best. I want to be remembered for the titles I won, both with the team and individual trophies.”
Lionel Messi is the hot favorite to win the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or award on December 5. Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Neymar are potential contenders for the prize.
