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Pele picks Santos in CWC final

SoccerNews in La Liga 18 Dec 2011

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Football legend Pele said he believes Brazilian outfit Santos will triumph in the Club World Cup final, given their experience winning trophies.

Pele believes that although Barcelona are the superior outfit ahead of Sunday’s final, Santos can triumph on the back of their ability to win silverware when it is on offer.

Speaking to Brazilian publication Folha de Sao Paulo on Saturday, the 71-year-old did not hesitate to brand Pep Guardiola’s men the better club on current form, but maintained that the side led by star striker Neymar have the edge when it comes to finals.

“Right now, Barcelona are definitely the better team,” Pele said.

“But Santos were considered the best in the world for a decade and Barcelona do not have the titles that Santos have.”

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  • Sunryder

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    Barca proved old pele wrong. His santos cudnt even raise a finger against d migthy barcelona. 4:0, 71% : 29%. The game stats showd who’s best. Up barca. And he over rated neymar. Dat was so ridiculous. D lad was d flop of d match. Messi is d best player nd barcelona is d greatest team of all… Up barca…..

  • Don

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    Shame on Pele and i am so hurt by his statement. how can u call him Legend and i am amazed to know how prejudicial and jelous he his of current crop of players at camp nou and why not some1 has said critics and odds are the sign of your success. Mr. Pele get young and even u play wid Santos along neymar the result will be 4-0 against barca and thats my word. write it down in your dictionary my name is Asif and i say so…

  • Don

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    Shame on Pele and i am so hurt by his statement. how can u call him Legend and i am amazed to know how prejudicial and jelous he his of current crop of players at camp nou and why not some1 has said critics and odds are the sign of your success. Mr. Pele get young and even u play wid Santos along neymar the result will be 4-0 against barca and thats my word. write it down in your dictionary my name is Asif and i say so…

  • Sunryder

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    Barca proved old pele wrong. His santos cudnt even raise a finger against d migthy barcelona. 4:0, 71% : 29%. The game stats showd who’s best. Up barca. And he over rated neymar. Dat was so ridiculous. D lad was d flop of d match. Messi is d best player nd barcelona is d greatest team of all… Up barca…..

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