Former football player and coach of Moscow “Spartak” Valery Gladilin in an interview with the correspondent of “Gazeta.ru” talked about the goal record scored by Brazilian striker Pele.
According to the official statistics of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Pelé scored 778 goals in 846 games, while in Brazil they believe the striker scored 1,289 goals in 1363 games.
“The Brazilians count all the goals scored in both official matches and friendlies. Now the counting is done in the same way, with leading scorers Messi and Ronaldo also taking into account all goals scored. That’s why I think all Pele’s balls should be taken into account.
It’s hard to understand how FIFA keeps statistics and how they did it before. But in any case, Pele’s track record is unique, it must be recognized, ”said Gladilin socialbites.ca.
Yesterday, December 29, Pele’s death became clear. He was 82 years old. Pele was hospitalized at the end of November with edema and heart failure.
Pele became world champion in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He is the only player who has managed to do this three times. He was recognized as the best player in the 1970 tournament. In total, Pele played 92 matches for Brazil and scored 77 goals.
Formerly Valery Gladilin spoke About the death of the legendary Brazilian football player Pele.