Brazilian soccer icon Pele is back in the news with more comments about current events and players in the beautiful game, but with a decidedly more even keel than on previous occasions. In an interview with FOX Sports, "O Rei" continued to favor compatriot Neymar over Lionel Messi, who is generally considered the best player in the world, although his comments seemed more rational and less patriotic than his earlier effusive ramblings. "Technically, Neymar has more skills than Messi. He can go to the left and right, he can shoot with both legs and he heads the ball well. Messi...
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