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Pele's emotional tribute to Maradona: 'One day, I hope we can play ball together in the sky'

Brazil legend Pele has paid tribute to his "great friend" Diego Maradona after it was confirmed the Argentine icon had passed away.

The death of the former Napoli, Barcelona and Boca Juniors hero was confirmed on Wednesday following the news he had suffered a heart attack.

Pele and Maradona are hailed as two of the most talented stars to ever play the game and debate has long raged on regarding which was better.

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And 80-year-old Pele says the world has lost an iconic figure in Maradona and says they will one day play football together in another realm.