'From the second best player in the world' (On a signed football left as tribute to George Best by Pele)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A signed ball from Pele notes Best as the second best player worldwide.
- In plain terms
- Best was the second best player in the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Even legends rank others highly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do rankings affect player perception?
- What criteria define 'best'?
Another view
Ranking is subjective and varies over time.
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