Brazilian players face backlash for skipping Pelé's funeral
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazilian players face backlash for skipping Pelé's funeral

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazilian soccer stars past and present are under fire from fans for skipping Pelé's funeral and opting to pay their respects on social media. “You didn’t even show up for the funeral of the man who paved the way for you to have the life that you have,” said Joao Vitor Custodio on Kaká’s Instagram post about Pelé that drew more than 5,000 comments, including many about his decision not to come for the tributes. Some of Pelé's surviving Brazil teammates from the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cup titles were unfit to attend, like 91-year-old Mário Zagallo, and others like Roberto Rivellino were reportedly too upset. I met Pelé, I was with him many times and I had the opportunity to honor him during his life.” Among the distinguished former Brazilian players who did come for the tributes were Bayern Munich's Zé Roberto, Manchester City's Elano and Roma's Paulo Roberto Falcao.

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Brazil’s Adriano bids farewell in testimonial match at Maracana
1 week, 1 day ago

Brazil’s Adriano bids farewell in testimonial match at Maracana

The Hindu  

Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano, nicknamed the ‘Emperor’ in his prime, bid farewell to football on Sunday in a testimonial match at the home of Flamengo, the club where his once promising career started. The testimonial, played at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, ended with a 4-3 victory for the ‘Flamengo Legends’ against ‘Friends of Italy’. …

Mario Zagallo funeral: Brazil pays its last respects to FIFA World Cup legend
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mario Zagallo funeral: Brazil pays its last respects to FIFA World Cup legend

The Hindu  

Fans, players and coaches have been paying their last respects in Brazil to Mario Zagallo, the first person to win the World Cup both as a player and a manager. Ex-player Bebeto and Zagallos son Mario Cesar Zagallo during the public wake for Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo at Brazilian Football Confederation on January 7, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, …

Brazilian President Silva declares national mourning for Brazil football great Zagallo
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazilian President Silva declares national mourning for Brazil football great Zagallo

Hindustan Times  

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared three days of national mourning Saturday for four-time World Cup-winning football legend Mario Zagallo, a day after his death at age 92. Former Brazilian player and coach Mario Jorge Lobo Zagallo poses for a picture next to a statue representing him during a ceremony in his tribute in Rio de Janeiro Zagallo, …

Brazil pays tributes to Pele one year after his death, Christ the redeemer wears his number
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil pays tributes to Pele one year after his death, Christ the redeemer wears his number

Firstpost  

Santos FC also held a tribute at its Vila Belmiro Stadium, where Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, one of Pelé’s sons, released 10 white ballons from the center circle. Brazilians paid several tributes to football legend Pelé on Friday, one year after the three-time World Cup winner’s death at age 82 due to a colon cancer. 🤴🏿♾️ pic.twitter.com/BlYYlBtIe4 — Santos FC …

Pele 'would be saddened' by Selecao's decline, says son
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pele 'would be saddened' by Selecao's decline, says son

China Daily  

A statue honors Pele in Sao Vicente, Brazil. AFP SAO PAULO — Pele would have been sad at the state of the current Brazilian national team, his son Edinho has told AFP in an interview days before the first anniversary of his death on Friday. "This crisis didn't appear overnight, there are big and complex problems," said Edinho, 53, who …

Brazilian players face backlash for skipping Pelé's funeral
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazilian players face backlash for skipping Pelé's funeral

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazilian soccer stars past and present are under fire from fans for skipping Pelé's funeral and opting to pay their respects on social media. “You didn’t even show up for the funeral of the man who paved the way for you to have the life that you have,” said Joao Vitor Custodio on Kaká’s Instagram post about …

Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous
1 year, 11 months ago

Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous

Associated Press  

SANTOS, Brazil — Brazil said a final farewell to Pelé on Tuesday, burying the legend who unified the bitterly divided country. If they had, they would feel this gratitude I feel now.” Among those at the stadium was Pelé’s best friend Manoel Maria, also a former Santos player. And that can be seen in this long line with people of …

Pele laid to rest in Santos, the Brazilian city he made famous
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele laid to rest in Santos, the Brazilian city he made famous

The Hindu  

Brazil said a final farewell to Pele on Tuesday, burying the legend who unified the bitterly-divided country. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Santos’ Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pele played for most of his career. Claudio Carrança, 32, a salesman, said: "I never saw him play, but loving Pele is a tradition that …

The Full Circle | Pele buried at cemetery in Brazil, the city he made famous
1 year, 11 months ago

The Full Circle | Pele buried at cemetery in Brazil, the city he made famous

India TV News  

The legend will now rest in peace. A section of the stands was filling up with bouquets placed by mourners and sent by clubs and star players — Neymar and Ronaldo among them — from around the world as loudspeakers played a song named “Eu sou Pelé” that was recorded by the Brazilian himself. Among those at the stadium was …

Pele laid to rest in Santos: This is such a difficult moment, says football icon's son Edinho
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele laid to rest in Santos: This is such a difficult moment, says football icon's son Edinho

India Today  

Brazilian football icon Pele has been laid to rest in Santos, where he grew up and became a household name, with the country's new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva lamenting the "irreparable loss". Pele's eight-mile funeral cortege followed a 24-hour public wake at the Vila Belmiro stadium, where he made his name in the 1950s. During the 24-hour wake, …

Farewell to 'The King': Pele arrives at his final resting place
1 year, 11 months ago

Farewell to 'The King': Pele arrives at his final resting place

Daily Mail  

The coffin of Brazilian football legend Pele has arrived at its final re ting place after a massive procession through the city of Santos in Sao Paulo state which saw more than 200,000 people line the streets to pay their respects to the fallen legend. Pele's coffin was gingerly lowered onto the shoulders of National Guard soldiers who carried him …

Brazilians mourn Pelé at the stadium where he got his start
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazilians mourn Pelé at the stadium where he got his start

Associated Press  

SANTOS, Brazil — Thousands of mourners, including high school students and supreme court justices, began filing past the body of Pelé on Monday on the century-old field where he made his hometown team one of Brazil’s best. Brazil’s newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will come to Vila Belmiro shortly before Pelé's coffin is removed from the stadium. …

Brazil bids farewell to ’king of soccer’ Pele with 24-hour wake
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazil bids farewell to ’king of soccer’ Pele with 24-hour wake

Live Mint  

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. He was the creator of Brazilian soccer," said Antonio da Paz, a fan outside the stadium for the memorial that began at 10 a.m.. FIFA President …

Pelé buried as Brazil and millions around the world mourn
1 year, 11 months ago

Pelé buried as Brazil and millions around the world mourn

LA Times  

The casket of Brazilian soccer great Pelé, draped with the Brazilian and Santos FC flags, is transported on a firetruck from Vila Belmiro stadium to the cemetery during his funeral procession in Santos, Brazil, on Tuesday. Brazil said a final farewell to Pelé on Tuesday, burying the legend who unified the bitterly divided country as millions of fans in Brazil …

FIFA to ask all countries to name a stadium for Pele: Gianni Infantino
1 year, 11 months ago

FIFA to ask all countries to name a stadium for Pele: Gianni Infantino

Live Mint  

FIFA will ask all the world's countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport's governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon's wake. "We're going to ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pele," Infantino told journalists at the Vila Belmiro, …

Pele’s wake ceremony, in pictures: FIFA president Infantino, family and fans pay respect to Brazil legend before funeral
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele’s wake ceremony, in pictures: FIFA president Infantino, family and fans pay respect to Brazil legend before funeral

The Hindu  

Fans began paying their respects to Pele in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos on Monday. | Photo Credit: Getty Images O Rei being brought to the centre of the Santos turf Edinho, son of Pelé and former football player Ze Roberto carried Pele’s coffin into Urbano Caldeira Stadium for …

Fans Mourn Pelé At Public Viewing In Brazil Stadium
1 year, 11 months ago

Fans Mourn Pelé At Public Viewing In Brazil Stadium

Huff Post  

Fans of late Brazilian football legend Pele attend his wake at the Urbano Caldeira stadium in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil on January 2, 2023. CARL DE SOUZA via Getty Images SANTOS, Brazil — Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos on Monday. Fans …

'We're Going to Ask All Nations to Name a Stadium for Pele', Says FIFA President Gianni Infantino
1 year, 11 months ago

'We're Going to Ask All Nations to Name a Stadium for Pele', Says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

News 18  

FIFA will ask all the world’s countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport’s governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon’s wake. “We’re going to ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pele,” Infantino told journalists at the Vila Belmiro, …

Brazil Pays Final Respects to Legend Pele
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazil Pays Final Respects to Legend Pele

News 18  

An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world’s breath away with his dazzling skill. Another bore the message “Long live the king”; the third said simply, “Pele 82 years.” Tuesday’s funeral procession will pass by the house of Pele’s mother, 100-year-old Celeste Arantes, …

Gianni Infantino reveals FIFA will ask EVERY country in the world to name a stadium after Pele
1 year, 11 months ago

Gianni Infantino reveals FIFA will ask EVERY country in the world to name a stadium after Pele

Daily Mail  

Gianni Infantino has revealed FIFA will ask every country in the world to name a stadium after Pele following his death last week. Speaking as Pele's funeral began in Santos on Monday, Infantino said: 'We are going to ask that all countries in the world have at least one stadium with the name of Pele.' Gianni Infantino said he will …

Thousands of fans line up to pay their respects to Pele
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands of fans line up to pay their respects to Pele

Daily Mail  

Football legend Pele died on Thursday aged 82 after a long battle with cancer, sending Brazil into mourning An uncanny Pele lookalike joined Brazil in paying their respects to football legend Pele today, as his coffin arrived at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away. The open casket of Brazilian football legend Pele at Vila Belmiro, home …

Brazilians mourn soccer great Pelé at the stadium where he got his start
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazilians mourn soccer great Pelé at the stadium where he got his start

LA Times  

Edinho touches the forehead of his father, the late Brazilian soccer great Pelé, as he stands with Neymar Santos Sr., father of the soccer player Neymar Jr., during Pele’s wake at Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil, on Monday. Thousands of mourners, including high school students and supreme court justices, began filing past the body of soccer great Pelé on …

AP News Digest 7 a.m.
1 year, 11 months ago

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ________________ TOP STORIES ________________ RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-WAR-CRIMES — Ten months into …

Brazil Mourns Loss of Prodigal Son 'O Rei' Pele
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazil Mourns Loss of Prodigal Son 'O Rei' Pele

News 18  

Brazil started three days of national mourning on Friday for football legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, who has died at the age of 82. Brazil star Neymar said Pele “transformed football into an art.” France’s Kylian Mbappe said his legacy “will never be forgotten,” and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo called …

Pele death: Brazil football legend dies aged 82
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele death: Brazil football legend dies aged 82

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Meanwhile, the Brazilian Football Association simply tweeted “King Pele” with three crown …

Pele Dies at 82: Funeral to Take Place in Hometown Santos
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele Dies at 82: Funeral to Take Place in Hometown Santos

News 18  

After a protracted battle with cancer, Brazilian football star Pele passed away at the age of 82. Pele had various monikers, including “The Black Pearl” and “The King.” He continues to be the only athlete in sports history to have won the FIFA World Cup three times. According to a statement from Pele’s former Brazilian team, fans will be able …

Brazil’s three-time World Cup-winning football legend, Pele, passes away at 82
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazil’s three-time World Cup-winning football legend, Pele, passes away at 82

Op India  

Brazil’s three-time World-cup winning football legend, Pele passed away at the age of 82 following a cancer battle, Al Jazeera reported on Friday citing his agent Joe Fraga who confirmed the news of his demise. The three-time World Cup champion, whose actual name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was reportedly dealing with kidney and heart issues and was hospitalised since …

Tributes Pour In As Brazilian Soccer Star Pele Dies at 82
1 year, 11 months ago

Tributes Pour In As Brazilian Soccer Star Pele Dies at 82

News 18  

Pelé, the legendary Brazilian soccer player, who rose from poverty to become one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died on Thursday at the age of 82. “Before Pelé, ’10′ was just a number,” current Brazil forward Neymar wrote following the soccer great’s death Thursday at the age of 82. “Today Brazil waves goodbye to one …

Pele, Brazil's legendary footballer passes away, burial to take place in his hometown
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele, Brazil's legendary footballer passes away, burial to take place in his hometown

India TV News  

Pele, Brazil's legendary footballer passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday. Santos, the club where Pele played in Brazil, said in a statement the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium, outside Sao Paulo. Widely regarded as one of soccer's greatest players, he spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents …

Pele’s funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele’s funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The stadium where Brazilian soccer great Pelé played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday. Santos, the club where Pelé played in Brazil, said in a statement the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium, outside Sao Paulo. Santos said the …

Pele's funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele's funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The stadium where Brazilian soccer …

Reaction to the death of Brazil soccer great Pelé
1 year, 11 months ago

Reaction to the death of Brazil soccer great Pelé

The Hindu  

Brazil soccer great Pelé died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer. Obituary | Adeus Pelé: the king of the beautiful game, a titan of 20th century Following are some reactions to his death: Brazilian Football Confederation "Pele was much more than the greatest sportsman of all time. Brazil captain and Chelsea player Thiago Silva Rest in …

Pele dead aged 82: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe among stars to pay tribute to Brazil and football legend
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele dead aged 82: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe among stars to pay tribute to Brazil and football legend

The Hindu  

Brazil’s all time leading goal scorer, Pele passed away of cancer aged 82 on Thursday in Sao Paulo. Rest in Peace King Pele 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/AmehPBOR30 — Usain St. Leo Bolt December 29, 2022 We are truly saddened to hear the news of Pele's passing. An inspiration around the world, a global icon, a legend 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iHlVzBB7j4 — Jasprit Bumrah December …

Pele, Brazil World Cup winner and football great, dies aged 82
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele, Brazil World Cup winner and football great, dies aged 82

The Hindu  

Football great Pele, 82, passed away of cancer on Thursday in Sao Paulo, his daughter confirmed on Instagram. Nicknamed the Black Pearl, Pele won one Ballon d’Or, a record three World Cups and scored a staggering 1,283 career goals. He burst onto the international stage as a 17-year-old in the 1958 World Cup, scoring six times in total including twice …

The story of Pele: Brazil legend's fascinating life away from football
1 year, 11 months ago

The story of Pele: Brazil legend's fascinating life away from football

Daily Mail  

Commissioned to produce a portrait of Pele in 1977, the artist Andy Warhol quipped: 'Pele was one of the few who contradicted my theory: Instead of 15 minutes of fame, he will have 15 centuries.' Pele got his hands on the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1962 and was all smiles again after scoring in the 1970 final Pele is carried …

Appreciation: Pelé’s singular brilliance endured despite rivalry with Diego Maradona
1 year, 11 months ago

Appreciation: Pelé’s singular brilliance endured despite rivalry with Diego Maradona

LA Times  

Pelé, left, and Diego Maradona take part in an award ceremony together in Italy in 1987. Maradona was more beloved, Lionel Messi has dominated superior competition, but no single player has influenced the world’s most popular sport as much as Pelé, who died Thursday of complications from cancer. A winner of two World Cups — three, if you count the …

Brazil invites Messi to mark footprints in Maracana’s Hall of Fame
2 years ago

Brazil invites Messi to mark footprints in Maracana’s Hall of Fame

The Hindu  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been invited to “eternalise” his mark at Brazil’s famous Maracana stadium by leaving his footprints in the iconic stadium’s Hall of Fame, the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence has said. After Argentina won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 on penalties in a heart-stopping final on Sunday, the public body which …

Win World Cup for Pele, Brazil football fans tell team
2 years ago

Win World Cup for Pele, Brazil football fans tell team

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – Thousands of singing and dancing Brazil fans have been cheering for their team at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but in their hearts they have been saying a silent prayer for their “king”, Pele. We idolise him and we want him to live a long and healthy life so he can watch Brazil win the World …

Brazil players, fans unveil Pele banners after win against South Korea in FIFA World Cup Round of 16
2 years ago

Brazil players, fans unveil Pele banners after win against South Korea in FIFA World Cup Round of 16

The Hindu  

Brazil team members unveiled a Pele banner after their win against South Korea in the World Cup Round of 16 match at the Stadium 974 in Qatar. Brazil fans hold a banner showing support for former Brazil player Pele. And watch Brazil in the World Cup too,” he posted. On Saturday, World Cup host Qatar also showed its support for …

Pele and his doctors send out message to soccer fans amid life scare crisis | READ
2 years ago

Pele and his doctors send out message to soccer fans amid life scare crisis | READ

India TV News  

In a very tragic turn of events, soccer & Brazil legend Pele had to be moved to end-of-life support on Saturday according to a few reports. Reacting to everything that has been happening around him, the 82-year-old Brazil soccer stalwart has posted a message for his fans and the lovers of the game. Pele's doctors too have weighed in and …

Brazil Fans at FIFA World Cup 2022 Show Support for Football Great Pele
2 years ago

Brazil Fans at FIFA World Cup 2022 Show Support for Football Great Pele

News 18  

Brazilian fans showed their support for football great Pele during the national team’s 1-0 loss to Cameroon at the World Cup on Friday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot “It’s sad to hear this news about Pele on the day of …

Brazil football legend Pele stable following hospitalisation
2 years ago

Brazil football legend Pele stable following hospitalisation

Al Jazeera  

The 82-year-old sport star was admitted to a Sao Paulo hospital on Tuesday but is showing ‘general improvement’. The Brazilian football legend Pele has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection but remains in stable condition, according to a medical report released on Friday. Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento, has sought to quell concerns about the hospitalisation, which came as teams completed …

Brazilian soccer great Pelé leaves hospital after weeks
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazilian soccer great Pelé leaves hospital after weeks

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian soccer legend Pelé has been discharged from the hospital where he received treatment for nearly a month. “I want to thank the entire Albert Einstein Hospital team, who made my stay a pleasant one, with a humane and very affectionate welcome.” The 80-year-old removed a tumor from his colon on Sept. 4 and spent days …

Brazilian soccer great Pelé leaves intensive care
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazilian soccer great Pelé leaves intensive care

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Retired Brazilian soccer star Pelé was moved out of intensive care on Tuesday as he continues to recover from surgery to remove a tumor from his colon. The 80-year-old Edson Arantes do Nascimento was in good clinical condition and will remain “from now on recovering in his room” at Albert Einstein Hospital, the Sao Paulo facility said …

Soccer legend Pelé remains in intensive care after surgery
3 years, 3 months ago

Soccer legend Pelé remains in intensive care after surgery

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Retired Brazilian soccer star Pelé remained in intensive care on Friday as he recovered from surgery to remove a tumor on the right side of his colon. Hospital Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo said in a statement that 80-year-old Edson Arantes do Nascimento was recovering “in a satisfactory manner,” though still in intensive care. The hospital also …

Brazil football legend Pele recovering after tumor operation
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil football legend Pele recovering after tumor operation

Al Jazeera  

The 80-year-old, who has been in poor health in recent years, is due out of intensive care on Tuesday, hospital says. Brazilian football great Pele has undergone surgery for a suspected colon tumour and is recovering, the hospital in Sao Paulo treating him announced. “The tumour was identified during routine cardiovascular and laboratory examinations and the material was sent for …

'Really sad loss for football' - Fowler on Maradona death - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

'Really sad loss for football' - Fowler on Maradona death - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Liverpool legend and SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler on Thursday mourned the death of Argentine legend Diego Maradona, describing him as one of the greatest to have ever played the game. He’s arguably one of the greatest ever players,” the 45-year-old former English footballer said. But let’s not take away the fact that he was an absolute quality player.” …

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