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Pelé É Melhor Que o Maradona
The classic dig: Pelé is better than Maradona.
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A taunting chant from the Brazil fans in the old rivalry with Argentina: "I'm Brazilian, Pelé is better than Maradona", repeated as a wind-up. It's the eternal South American football argument settled on the Brazilian terraces. One of the Brazil songs and chants aimed squarely at the rivals. Want the words to sing along? Grab the audio here on FanChants.
Lyrics for Pelé É Melhor Que o Maradona
Sou brasileiro,
O Pelé é melhor que o Maradona,
Sou brasileiro,
O Pelé é melhor que o Maradona,
Sou brasileiro,
O Pelé é melhor que o Maradona...
Read it in English
I'm Brazilian,
Pele is better than Maradona,
I'm Brazilian,
Pele is better than Maradona,
I'm Brazilian,
Pele is better than Maradona...
Language · Portuguese
Team · Brasil
Behind the chant
What's the story behind Pelé É Melhor Que o Maradona?
Pelé is the only player to win three World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970.
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