Pele and Maradona Signed Shirt Display with COA. This is our brand new offering the double slim , measuring approx 650x 850 mm and mounted landscape this new exciting display allows us to showcase two players at once. The possibilities are endless , stay tuned for some great combinations. Have 2 dream players you want simply get in touch. Hand built in the UK and constructed of professional grade framing materials. The over-riding discussion about which of Pelé and Maradona is the greater has proved to be never-ending. Even though most consider them as the best players of their own times, many consider the comparison between them useless, as they played during incomparable eras and in different leagues. The debate between the pair has been described as “the rivalry of their countries in microcosm”. Pelé was given the title “Athlete of the Century” by the International Olympic Committee. In 1999, Time magazine named Pelé one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century. Also, he was elected Football Player of the Century, by France Football’s Golden Ball Winners in 1999, Football Player of the Century, by IFFHS International Federation of Football History and Statistics, 1999, South America Football Player of the Century, by IFFHS International Federation of Football History and Statistics. Pelé’s 1281 goals are recognized by FIFA as the highest total achieved by a professional footballer. Argentine Lionel Messi and Brazilian Neymar, former teammates at Barcelona, have been described by Pelé and Maradona as their “successors” The controversy reached a climax during the FIFA century awards in 2000, in which Maradona was voted Player of the Century in an official internet poll, garnering 53.6% of the votes against 18.53% for Pelé. Shortly before the ceremony, FIFA unexpectedly decided to add a second award and appointed a “Football Family” committee composed of football journalists that gave to Pelé the title of best player of the century to make it a draw. This move was criticized in Argentina, that suspected Pelé was rewarded for his constant support of FIFA, in contrast to Maradona’s frequent criticism. Others believe that FIFA was considering issues other than football, notably Maradona’s drug problem. Maradona left the ceremony right after receiving his award and before Pelé was given his. In another internet poll that took place in 2002, Maradona received another award from FIFA, as one of his goals was selected as the World Cup Goal of the Century. One of Pelé’s goals received third place, while Maradona had a second goal selected as fourth. In spite of their frequent confrontations, usually through quotations by the media, Pelé was the guest star of Maradona’s TV show La Noche del 10 (“The Night of the #10″), where they had a friendly chat and played a bout of headers. Famous players and football figures often give their opinion on the Maradona and Pelé rivalry, sometimes choosing one over the other. Others prefer not to compare them, as they played in very different times. Perhaps one of the most reliable comparisons available is that by the Ballon d’Or winners (elected since 1956 by voters of several countries, and arguably greatest ones to properly appreciate both players). Pelé was elected Best Player of the Century for Ballon d’Or winners and Maradona was the runner-up. You receive everything you see in the picture ie framed signed shirt in display case. This display contains an example of a genuine signature, all autographs are reprints of the originals. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. The item “Pele and Maradona Signed Shirt Display with COA” is in sale since Friday, April 27, 2018. This item is in the category “Sports Memorabilia\Football Memorabilia\Autographs (Original)\Signed Shirts\European Players/ Clubs”. The seller is “fmsbuying4″ and is located in preston. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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