He won the World Cup with England in 1966 and had the opportunity to rival the legendary Pele, who sadly left us on Thursday aged 82. Sir Geoff Hurst believes Edson Arantes is the best footballer of all time before Nascimento.
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“I have so many memories of Pele, without a doubt the best footballer I ever played against (with Bobby Moore the best footballer I ever played against).
For me, Pele remains the best of all time and I am proud to have been on the field with him. Rest in peace, Pele, and thank you” – Sir Geoff Hurst on Twitter.
I have so many memories of Pele, undoubtedly the best footballer I have ever played against (with Bobby Moore the best footballer I have ever played with). For me, Pele remains the greatest of all time and I was proud to be on the field with him. RIP Pele and thank you. pic.twitter.com/oCpQlw7EIK
— Sir Geoff Hurst (@TheGeoffHurst) December 29, 2022
Former Brazilian soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento Pele, 82, died Thursday after being hospitalized since late November at a hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil. “The King”, considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, has died after battling a relentless illness.
Source: Hot News
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