The greatest footballer of all time weighed in to the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate . Pele says more English players should broaden their horizons and play abroad . The Premier League is the strongest in the world , he adds . Steven Gerrard 's decision to move to the midfield may be to ' relax ' He says Steven Gerrard would make his own decision and become the next captain to German great Franz Beckenbauer . Ahead of Liverpool 's game with Manchester United , the Brazilian great compares the midfielder to rivals Clasico .
The greatest footballer of all time weighed in to the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate . Pele says more English players should broaden their horizons and play abroad . The Premier League is the strongest in the world , he adds . Steven Gerrard 's decision to move to the MLS may be to 'relax ' He says Steven Gerrard would make his World XI and compares the Liverpool captain to German great Franz Beckenbauer . Ahead of Liverpool 's game with Manchester United , the Brazilian great compared the tie to El Clasico .