Pep Guardiola insists Pelé could have “played in every generation” and that the Brazilian’s influence on the world game will be everlasting as he joined other Premier League coaches in paying tribute to the three-times World Cup winner after his death on Thursday.
“When I was nine, 10 I started to watch some games,” said the Manchester City manager. “Now I realise how strong he could do everything. People say the rhythm in the period was completely different but these type of players playing right now, he would have adapted the rhythm and spaces because he was so good. They…
