Neymar passes Pele, but there's still only one king in Brazil

National federation suggests goal tally of late legend tops star's new milestone

SAO PAULO — Brazil great Neymar received a plaque for becoming the team's all-time leading scorer in official matches in the early hours of Saturday.

However, the language used to describe his achievement perhaps shows many in the South American nation still consider three-time World Cup winner Pele top of that chart.

"To Neymar Jr., the all-time top goal-scorer for the Selecao in matches against national teams," reads the plaque delivered by the president of the Brazilian soccer confederation, Ednaldo Rodrigues, a hardcore Pele fan. "With your goals you have brought joy to millions of Brazilians and fans all over the world."