KristianFBRLive

This is just wrong on a global scale, Pele was not a contemporary of MJ but was undoubtedly more famous than any athlete ever to exist pre-social media.

You're right, I was just thinking fame - everyone I know disliked Maradona

In the U.S. maybe, but worldwide Maradona and David Beckham were bigger in sports. Michael Jackson, Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela and Madonna probably more recognisable in general global culture.