<p>Brazilian football great Pele mourned his fellow legend Diego Maradona after the Argentine died Wednesday, saying he hoped they would "play together in the sky" one day.</p>.<p>"Sad news today. I have lost a dear friend, and the world has lost a legend," Pele wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of Maradona hoisting the World Cup trophy in 1986.</p>.<p>"There is much more to say, but for now may God give his family strength. One day, I hope, we will play soccer together in the sky."</p>.<p>Pele and Maradona, who often vie for the title of best footballer in history, had just celebrated milestone birthdays last month: 80 and 60, respectively.</p>.<p>Pele had wished Maradona well on his birthday on October 30, writing, "May your journey be long and may you always smile, and make me smile, too!"</p>.<p>Maradona had likewise congratulated Pele on his 80th a week before, joining in what he called "the universal tribute to the King."</p>.<p>The Brazilian and Argentine were jointly named best player of the 20th century by FIFA in 2000.</p>
<p>Brazilian football great Pele mourned his fellow legend Diego Maradona after the Argentine died Wednesday, saying he hoped they would "play together in the sky" one day.</p>.<p>"Sad news today. I have lost a dear friend, and the world has lost a legend," Pele wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of Maradona hoisting the World Cup trophy in 1986.</p>.<p>"There is much more to say, but for now may God give his family strength. One day, I hope, we will play soccer together in the sky."</p>.<p>Pele and Maradona, who often vie for the title of best footballer in history, had just celebrated milestone birthdays last month: 80 and 60, respectively.</p>.<p>Pele had wished Maradona well on his birthday on October 30, writing, "May your journey be long and may you always smile, and make me smile, too!"</p>.<p>Maradona had likewise congratulated Pele on his 80th a week before, joining in what he called "the universal tribute to the King."</p>.<p>The Brazilian and Argentine were jointly named best player of the 20th century by FIFA in 2000.</p>