Pele Pays Tribute to Maradona, Calls Him "Incomparable"

Pele has paid a new tribute to his "great friend" Diego Maradona, who passed away after suffering a severe heart attack. Both icons are considered two of the best players in history and shared a good relationship in the years after their retirement.

"Many people loved to compare us all their lives. You were a genius that enchanted the world. A magician with the ball at his feet. A true legend," Pele wrote in a message on social media Wednesday.

"But above all that, for me, you will always be a great friend, with an even bigger heart." Pele's post on Facebook was accompanied by four pictures of the Brazilian soccer great together with Maradona.

The first photo was of Pele strumming on a guitar, with a youthful and smiling Maradona watching on. The post has attracted thousands of shares and comments.

Maradona led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986, whilst Pele burst onto the scene as a teenager, helping lead Brazil to tournament success in 1958.