World Cup 2022: Sunday Oliseh Snubs Messi from His Greatest of All Time

• The former Super Eagles has stated that Brazilian legend Pele remains the greatest of all time in world football
• This comes hours after fans and pundits suggest that Lionel Messi has claimed the GOAT status after winning the World Cup
• Oliseh disclosed that winning the global showpiece three times makes Pele a different player

Nigerian legend Sunday Oliseh has disclosed that Brazilian football icon Pele is the greatest of all time when it comes to the game of football.

Oliseh, who was recently appointed as a member of the FIFA Technical Study Group for the just concluded 2022 World Cup in Qatar, picked Pele as his greatest player ever.

This comes following Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph after the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner led Argentina to the World Cup title for the first time in 36 years.

It is Messi’s first-ever World Cup title, and many have suggested that the playmaker just confirmed his GOAT status.

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Oliseh, however, says football stars worldwide are excelling on the inspiration of Pele.

He said via Daily Post:

“This is what everybody is getting inspiration from to excel in their football careers. His name is Pele. He is the greatest player of All Time, G.O.A.T.

“You cannot win three world cups, and anybody will want to compete with you. I know people, especially the young ones, will not be happy with my choice, but those of us who are elderly can identify with him.”

The thrilling FIFA World Cup in Qatar ended on Sunday, with Argentina beating France in a penalty shoot-out to claim the trophy.

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Meanwhile, Oliseh has disclosed that it will not be funny if Nigeria fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Nigeria missed out on the 2022 edition of the tournament in Qatar, having lost the ticket to Ghana in the final round of the qualifiers.

Oliseh, who was on FIFA assignment at the global showpiece in Qatar, has insisted that Nigeria must be at the 2026 tournament to be co-hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.