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I think Pele and Senna are incomparable. But Senna captured more of the hearts of Brazilians, in my opinion. Look at what happened when Senna died [1] and com
by rmbyrro 4y ago
I think Pele and Senna are incomparable.
But Senna captured more of the hearts of Brazilians, in my opinion.
Look at what happened when Senna died [1] and compare to the national reaction now that Pele has died.
Millions have lined up on the streets to say Senna a goodbye.
Of course the circumstance (Senna's crash) has an influence, but still...
To this day, Brazilians still have a hard time holding tears when they remember the day Senna's died.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j79qnfHODPk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j79qnfHODPk
- sokoloff 4y agoThat Senna died with an Austrian flag in his car is one of the greatest acts of sportsmanship left uncompleted. (He traditionally drove his victory lap with a Brazilian flag; Roland Ratzenberger, an Austrian, was killed in a crash earlier that same race weekend and Senna expected to win and honor him by displaying the Austrian flag on his victory lap.)
- leoff 4y agoSenna's death was sudden and a tragedy. Pelé's death is also sad, but it was foreseeable given his health condition.