Pele who is in Beijing helping with Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics, said Argentina were better prepared than Brazil in the men’s football.

“I think Argentina were better prepared than Brazil,” said Pele. “Once again, Brazil couldn’t win the gold medal.”

“It’s not good for us but this is what happens in football, one team loses and one team wins. Against Argentina, it’s always very difficult with a great rivalry.”

“Brazil has to work hard to form a team because nothing will happen with just big names, with 11 big names. A team has to be prepared. If the players don’t know that it will be difficult to form a team.”

Brazil will battle Belgium for the bronze medal, while Argentina play Nigeria to decide the gold.