Who is greatest footballer among the two - Pele or Diego Maradona? This question has wracked the brains of football pundits, experts, critics and fans alike. The 1970s saw Pele emerge as the greatest footballer ever lived. None came close to his fame and iconic status until the mid-1980s that saw Argentinean Diego Maradona rise in full glory which was only enjoyed by Pele, the legend.

During the 1986 World Cup campaign, the football sorcerer Diego Maradona displayed his brilliant football skills and cast a spell on billions of football fans around the world. He scored 5 amazing goals for Argentina throughout the World Cup games. But his two goals against England in quarter-finals stand out the best for him.

Diego Maradona’s first goal at 51st minute came off from the sleight of his hand and the goal was allowed. This goal gained notoriety in the history of the football and came to be known as the ‘Hand of God’ goal. The next goal that came off in 54th minute was a breathtaking one. Diego Maradona picked up the ball close to his own penalty box and amazingly dribbled past five English defenders and a goalkeeper and sent the ball reeling into the net. This goal stood out as the ‘Goal of the Century’ in the history of football. Diego Maradona attained the legendary status along the lines of Pele. But the debate concerning the greatest footballer of the two still rages on among the football fans.