Deco: Rooney no Pele
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Banned Portugal star Deco has dismissed comparisons between England star Wayne Rooney and Pele.
Portugal's Brazilian-born midfielder said: "I can't even translate my reaction to that.
"He is a very young player with a lot of qualities. But comparing him to Pele is a little too much."
England striker Rooney is itching to punish Portugal to confirm his recovery from a broken foot and fire England into the semi-finals.
Sven Goran Eriksson has described Manchester United's ace as 'the best young player since Pele.'
But Portugal chief Big Phil Scolari, a Brazilian, scoffed: "One is white, the other is black.
"Rooney is an excellent player but Pele is unique. There will never be another Pele - not even in a computer game."
Deco misses Saturday's showdown with England after being sent off in the 1-0 win over Holland.
Portugal's Brazilian-born midfielder said: "I can't even translate my reaction to that.
"He is a very young player with a lot of qualities. But comparing him to Pele is a little too much."
England striker Rooney is itching to punish Portugal to confirm his recovery from a broken foot and fire England into the semi-finals.
Sven Goran Eriksson has described Manchester United's ace as 'the best young player since Pele.'
But Portugal chief Big Phil Scolari, a Brazilian, scoffed: "One is white, the other is black.
"Rooney is an excellent player but Pele is unique. There will never be another Pele - not even in a computer game."
Deco misses Saturday's showdown with England after being sent off in the 1-0 win over Holland.
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