Maradona was a pretty unsavoury individual off the field, despite his far left leannigs (which were perhaps his only saving grace). Pele was/is a far better man on and off the field.

The best player I've actually seen play was Beckham. His distribution and natural skill were a delight to see, even though I was supporting the other team.

The best football team ever, however, is seriously not in doubt. Mighty Bradford City, had they not been just a little bit unlucky in one or two of the games through the years, would be undisputed kings of Euope, the World, etc etc. Much better than those ruffians east of Pudsey.