highly praising his very own achievement birthday, Brazilian football extraordinary Pele wished his kindred legend Diego Maradona a cheerful birthday Friday as the mercurial Argentine celebrated his 60th.
"My great companion, Maradona. I will always applaud you. I will always root for you. May your journey be long and may you always smile, and make me smile too! Happy Birthday!" Pele wrote on Instagram, alongside an image of him and Maradona.
The message came a week after Maradona wished Pele an upbeat birthday on his 80th, joining what he called "the all inclusive accolade for the King."
Pele and Maradona frequently compete for the title of best footballer ever. The Brazilian and Argentine were together named best player of the twentieth century by FIFA in 2000.
Burdened with different medical problems, both went through their birthday celebrations this year in self-disengagement in view of the Covid pandemic.