Trump picks Pelé as greatest ever over Messi, Ronaldo

Trump picks Pelé as greatest ever over Messi, Ronaldo

Lionel Messi continues to etch his name into football history with every match he plays. Coming on in the second half against Jordan, he scored a magnificent free-kick, making him the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is also giving his all for Portugal. After heavy criticism following their opening match, he bounced back with a strong performance against Uzbekistan.

Inevitably, the debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time resurfaces regularly. US President Donald Trump was recently asked the question, and his answer was neither Messi nor Ronaldo — it was Brazilian legend Pelé.

Speaking with DAZN, the world's largest live sports streaming platform, Trump recalled watching Pelé play for the New York Cosmos at the old Meadowlands Stadium. "I was young at the time and went to see Pelé play. He was amazing," Trump said.

Pelé, who led Brazil to three World Cup titles, is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. Trump's comments add a new voice to the ongoing debate, with the US president expected to attend the World Cup final and present the trophy to the winning team.