How Rooney copes with still being so young and with getting all the fame and attention depends on the person he is. He must have the right character to go with his skill. Pele was born to play with the ball. Rooney also needs to play with the ball. They have both done that from a very early age.
Quotes about pele (12 Quotes)
Of course I'm flattered to be compared to Pele, but Pele only left the playing fields after scoring 1,000 goals and I'm just getting started.
It's difficult to talk about Pele because I didn't see him.
Pele was the most complete player I've ever seen.
For 20 years they have been asking me the same question, who is the greatest Maradona or Pele I reply that all you have to do is look at the facts - how many goals did he score with his right foot or with his head
I've met Pele several times since that day and he always mentions that save and gives me an affectionate hug and a smile.
It would be very much harder to win it without him. One of the criteria for most of the past World Cup winners is that they possess a 'special' player. You know, you have a Maradona, you have a Pele, and, in Rooney, England have that 'special' player coming into 2006 in Germany.
Pele is the greatest player in football history, and there would only be one Pele in the world.
His vision was just outstanding. If you think of him in the same way as Pele then you would come close,
Eusebio was a truly great player, strong, beautifully balanced, and very quick, as good as Pele in my view and an exciting player to watch.
I don't remember anyone making such an impact on a tournament since Pele in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden,
Being compared to one of the greatest players of all time is a sign that I work hard and with quality, but people tend to become obsessed with comparisons. Pele and I are very different I am Ronaldo, I have my own characteristics an I wish to be jud