Not exactly a surprise given his lifestyle and health over the years, more impressive that doctors somehow kept him going this long. Still, a true legend of the game, RIP.
For my money though, given the era he played in and how hard it was for a player like him, he's the best of all time. Maybe Messi edges him but it's so much easier now without literal thugs trying to break your legs. Just a shame that he never had the temperament to reign it in a bit. Then again, I'm sure he'll say he enjoyed every minute of it and regrets nothing.
For my money though, given the era he played in and how hard it was for a player like him, he's the best of all time. Maybe Messi edges him but it's so much easier now without literal thugs trying to break your legs. Just a shame that he never had the temperament to reign it in a bit. Then again, I'm sure he'll say he enjoyed every minute of it and regrets nothing.