Michael Jordan
Muhammad Ali
Tiger Woods
Babe Ruth
Other (explain)
Probably? close?? That's it! its settled, you don't have a drop of Argentinian blood in you!
Seriously though, Maradona was more than just close to Pele's equal. Debates about which one was the greatest still go on. I have to say, I've seen plenty of evidence for both cases, 'course I think everybody knows which one I think is better, but I'm biased that way...
In terms of popularity, I'm not surprised more people in the US know Pele than they do Maradona. In my experience, when Americans think South America, they think Brasil first. Still, let me tell you, during the 80's and early 90's if you knew football, you knew Maradona, plain and simple. Even now, every football fan knows who Maradona is. That 86 Argie team was the closest to a one-man team there has ever been. All due respect to Pele, but I don't think even he had a World Cup like Maradona had in 86, granted, this can be arguable.
You may be able to argue in terms of merchandise, but in terms of popularity worldwide... NASCAR doesn't even scratch the top 10. In fact, I'm fairly certain %90 of the rest of the world doesn't have a clue who Dale Earnhardt Jr is. When it comes to racing, the rest of the world focuses a lot more on F1 and to a lesser extent Rally.
They were showing that movie all day yesterday, old and new version.
It really is amazing how the US has managed to isolate themselves when it comes to watching Sports. It is quite a phenomenon. Nothing wrong with it, but it is quite interesting how the US has managed to blend aspects of hundreds of different cultures, quite succesfully I might add, and yet when it comes to sports, there is an almost stuborn lack of interest in international sports.
Pele's more popular than Maradona in the US because Maradona never played in the US league, he always played in highly compe ive leagues. I bet Beckembauer is also more popular than Maradona in the US, guess why! simply because he played over there. Worldwide, imo Maradona is more popular than Pele, probably because theres more people that have seen him play.
No to ofend anyone, but in that list I would definitely take Babe Ruth out. I only know there's a baseball player called like that because he has been named in some US movies, otherwise I would've never heard his name... , i dont even know how the guy looks or whether he's still alive! And I think there are tons of people outside the US that are in my same situation.
The original question is biggest 'Sports' star. Soccer isn't a sport so you can't vote for a soccer playerProbably? close?? That's it! its settled, you don't have a drop of Argentinian blood in you!
Seriously though, Maradona was more than just close to Pele's equal. Debates about which one was the greatest still go on. I have to say, I've seen plenty of evidence for both cases, 'course I think everybody knows which one I think is better
In terms of popularity, I'm not surprised more people in the US know Pele than they do Maradona. In my experience, when Americans think South America, they think Brasil first. Still, let me tell you, during the 80's and early 90's if you knew football, you knew Maradona, plain and simple. Even now, every football fan knows who Maradona is. That 86 Argie team was the closest to a one-man team there has ever been. All due respect to Pele, but I don't think even he had a World Cup like Maradona had in 86, granted, this can be arguable.
No I don't play.
Yeah that’s probably where its at. Maybe a coin toss.
good for you. Soccer is a cult sport for people looking to be bored as for 90 minutes at a time
I think thats changing really.
You can also blame some of the various leagues for forcing games on PPV and making it difficult to view things like SETANTA. Why would an American pay $20 for a game just to see if they may like it?
As an EPL fan it is an incredible struggle for me to find games to watch.
The US has heard of Mardona. He's that cheating druggie, right?
It is Tiger. Easily. Sorry Shoog, but Ali isn't close to either MJ or Tiger.
If Ali had a shoe contract with Nike like Tiger and MJ, would you feel the same way?
Ali is known on EVERY continent
So is Tiger and MJ.
Yes. Mainly because of the evolution/advancement of global communication.
That's Mr. Cheating Druggie to you Shoog! You're not even worthy of sniffing his leftovers!The US has heard of Mardona. He's that cheating druggie, right?
Maradona was juiced up on cocaine most of the time and boxing results can be questionable.
So, the winner is Michael Jordan.
when its all said and done, it could end up being this guy. I would say chances are no but it could be him.
whatever this guy's name is
Doesn't he reside in San Antonio?whatever this guy's name is
You're thinking of his big brother.
Oh yea. That guy wins.
Manu!!!!!!!!!
What influence does Tiger or MJ have? When have Tiger or MJ done anything except back away from taking a stance at every possible opportunity? If Nike told them to pick their butts, they'd be known for having smelly fingers.
nobody mentioned roberto clemente or jackie robinson?
thats a vulgar display of influence
anyone who says tiger woods is probably a neocon
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