Pele congratulates Neymar on tying his Brazil goals record, despite World Cup elimination to Croatia
2 years ago

Pele congratulates Neymar on tying his Brazil goals record, despite World Cup elimination to Croatia

Daily Mail  

Pele has congratulated Neymar on matching his goalscoring record with Brazil, but commiserated with the squad after their World Cup exit on Friday. He saw Neymar score the opener in extra time, which drew him level with Pele for goals scored for Brazil against other international teams - a record which the Brazilian Football Confederation considers different to goals scored representing Brazil against club teams, which puts the three time World Cup winner far out in front. Neymar's goal saw him tie Pele's record for goals scored for Brazil against international sides Neymar has questioned his international future after Brazil's shock quarter-final exit in Qatar Pele went on to address Brazil's elimination from the tournament. Brazil icon Pele watched most of the World Cup from hospital following a respiratory infection In a direct message to the 30-year-old, Pele - real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento - wrote: 'Keep inspiring us.

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Football holds many parallels for teen prodigy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Football holds many parallels for teen prodigy

Hindustan Times  

“What were you doing at 13?” Rajasthan Royals’s post on X bore a heart in pink, the team’s colour, and the name of the youngest player in Indian Premier League history: Vaibhav Suryavanshi. There’s no denying Suryavanshi has what it takes: he made his first-class debut aged 12, three years younger than Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar, scored a 62-ball …

Why is Neymar not playing in Brazil vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?
1 month ago

Why is Neymar not playing in Brazil vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?

The Hindu  

Brazil will look to continue its comeback in the qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026 when it faces arch-rival on home soil on Tuesday. FOLLOW BRAZIL vs URUGUAY HERE: Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier updates “I am asking you not to abandon the national team. Neymar returned to the pitch after nearly a …

Pelé's former club Santos returns to the top tier of Brazilian soccer with an eye on Neymar
1 month, 1 week ago

Pelé's former club Santos returns to the top tier of Brazilian soccer with an eye on Neymar

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it hopes that star striker Neymar will be back at the club which achieved a global following with Pelé. Santos president Marcelo Teixeira said in the early hours of Tuesday that he will wait for Neymar and his Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to …

Pele’s old club Santos seals return to top flight a year after relegation
1 month, 1 week ago

Pele’s old club Santos seals return to top flight a year after relegation

The Hindu  

Santos won promotion back to Brazil’s Serie A with a 2-0 win over Coritiba on Monday as Pele’s former club secured top-flight status a year after being relegated for the first time. I’m at a loss for words.” Late Brazilian great Pele helped Santos become one of the most famous clubs in world football, with the coastal city side enjoying …

Brazil to celebrate national ‘King Pele Day’ on November 19 to pay tribute to football great
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil to celebrate national ‘King Pele Day’ on November 19 to pay tribute to football great

The Hindu  

Brazil will celebrate a national ‘King Pele Day’ on November 19 every year, marking the date the football great scored what he considered to be the 1,000th goal of his career in 1969. The Brazilian government’s official publication said Tuesday that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had passed a law sanctioning the national tribute to the three-time World Cup …

Brazil to celebrate national “King Pelé Day” on November 19 to pay tribute to soccer great
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil to celebrate national “King Pelé Day” on November 19 to pay tribute to soccer great

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil will celebrate a national “King Pelé Day” on Nov. 19 every year, marking the date the soccer great scored what he considered to be the 1,000th goal of his career in 1969. The Brazilian government’s official publication said Tuesday that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had passed a law sanctioning the national tribute to the …

Brazilian teenager Endrick gets No. 9 shirt for Copa America, aiming at dynasty with national team
6 months, 1 week ago

Brazilian teenager Endrick gets No. 9 shirt for Copa America, aiming at dynasty with national team

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The youngest player to score three goals for Brazil’s national team was Pelé. Endrick scored the winner for Brazil in a 1-0 friendly victory over England at Wembley Stadium in March, netted another in a 3-3 draw against Spain at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and gave his team a last-minute 3-2 win over Mexico on June 8 …

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, 4 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 …

Neymar is ruled OUT of the Copa America next summer with the Brazilian star unable to recover from ACL tear in time for tournament in the USA
1 year ago

Neymar is ruled OUT of the Copa America next summer with the Brazilian star unable to recover from ACL tear in time for tournament in the USA

Daily Mail  

Neymar has been ruled out of the 2024 Copa America, as he is unable to recover in time from a torn ACL for the start of the tournament, which will be played in the US in June. Brazil's forward Neymar will miss out on playing in the 2024 Copa America in the USA in June Neymar, Brazil's all-time men's top …

Pele and Neymar's former club Santos FC relegated from Brazil's top division for first time in 111 years
1 year ago

Pele and Neymar's former club Santos FC relegated from Brazil's top division for first time in 111 years

India TV News  

Santos FC, the home of legendary footballer Pele, suffered a shock relegation from Brazil's top division on Thursday, December 7. Santos's poor season concluded with a defeat against Fortaleza at home and that resulted in a relegation from Brasileiro Serie A for the first time in 111 years of club history. Apart from Pele, the current Brazil football captain Neymar …

Brazil's Neymar Suffers Knee Injury After Horrible Tackle in Uruguay Match
1 year, 2 months ago

Brazil's Neymar Suffers Knee Injury After Horrible Tackle in Uruguay Match

News 18  

Brazil forward Neymar left their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in tears on Tuesday after suffering what appeared to be a serious knee injury. Neymar left the Brazil’s match vs. Uruguay with an injury pic.twitter.com/ShaomSXd05— Football is Life October 18, 2023 He left the pitch on a stretcher after receiving treatment for several minutes. Brazil FA sources said Neymar …

Brazil thrashes Bolivia 5-1 in Neymar’s historic appearance
1 year, 3 months ago

Brazil thrashes Bolivia 5-1 in Neymar’s historic appearance

The Hindu  

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in its 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday, with Neymar surpassing the late great Pele as the country’s top scorer. The 31-year-old Neymar, who recently joined Saudi side Al-Hilal, bounced back after missing a penalty in the first half, scoring two goals in the 61st and 93rd minutes …

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Neymar scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia on Friday. Neymar’s goals in the Amazon city of Belem put him two above the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé as the Selecao’s top goal scorer. URUGUAY 3, CHILE 1 Bielsa’s reshaping of Uruguay started with …

Neymar beats Pele’s record to become Brazil’s all-time top scorer
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar beats Pele’s record to become Brazil’s all-time top scorer

The Hindu  

Neymar became the top goal scorer for Brazil’s national team after surpassing the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé on Friday. The goal that put the 31-year-old Neymar on the top of Brazil’s scoring record with 78 came in the 61st minute in a World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia in the Amazon city of Belém. 🇧🇷 5 x …

Pele's daughter reveals late Brazil star wanted Lionel Messi to win FIFA World Cup 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Pele's daughter reveals late Brazil star wanted Lionel Messi to win FIFA World Cup 2022

Firstpost  

Late Brazilian legend Pele was rooting for Lionel Messi to win the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the footballer’s daughter revealed in an Instagram post. Kely Nascimento revealed in her recent post that the Brazil great wanted Messi to bring the trophy for Argentina after his beloved national team crashed out of the tournament. And it was the possibility of …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Pele, the light-footed wizard who charmed the world with ethereal artistry
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele, the light-footed wizard who charmed the world with ethereal artistry

The Hindu  

If you take away emotion from elite sport, it is just another prosaic physical exercise that makes no real difference in any of our lives. Hailing from the shanty town of Minas Gerais, Pele first danced into the hearts of all football fans when his nonchalant arrogance humbled every opponent at the Sweden World Cup of 1958. Hero: Pele is …

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 …

From Newspaper Filled Old Socks to Three World Cup Titles
1 year, 11 months ago

From Newspaper Filled Old Socks to Three World Cup Titles

News 18  

Pele passed away at 82 on December 29 after battling with cancer. His parents could not afford to buy him a football and as shown in his biopic Pele: Birth of a Legend, he would practice the sport with old socks filled with newspapers or with grapefruit. After the 1950 defeat of Brazil in the football world cup, Pele, just …

Jose Mourinho thanks Pele for giving him 'one of my proudest moments'
1 year, 11 months ago

Jose Mourinho thanks Pele for giving him 'one of my proudest moments'

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho has revealed his pride at having the chance to meet Pele in a touching tribute to the Brazilian legend following his death at the age of 82. Pele's passing was confirmed on Thursday by his family, with the three-time World Cup winner having been in hospital for a number of weeks following a battle with colon cancer. Back …

Pele Dies at 82: When the Brazil Legend Mesmerised Kolkata in a Friendly Match
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele Dies at 82: When the Brazil Legend Mesmerised Kolkata in a Friendly Match

News 18  

It might not have been quite surprising to see innumerable football fans in Kolkata thronging the streets to have a glimpse of Pele but the legendary Brazilian footballer was certainly left awestruck by India’s love and passion for the sport. Pele, on his first trip to India, had taken part in a friendly match against Indian giants Mohun Bagan at …

Pele: The ‘king’ with three world cup titles dies at 82
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele: The ‘king’ with three world cup titles dies at 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 …

Pele, the footballing genius who pioneered the beautiful game
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele, the footballing genius who pioneered the beautiful game

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. Three moments from the 1970 World Cup finals in Mexico – widely …

Pele at the World Cup: A star is born in Sweden, greatness is sealed in Mexico
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele at the World Cup: A star is born in Sweden, greatness is sealed in Mexico

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. Sweden 1958 Pele missed the first two matches through injury before making …

Pele dead at 82: Watch five of his greatest World Cup goals
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele dead at 82: Watch five of his greatest World Cup goals

Firstpost  

We take a look at five of the best goals the three-time World Cup winner Pele scored at the global showpiece. We take a look at five of the best goals the three-time World Cup winner scored at the global showpiece: 1958 quarter-final v Wales - 19 June, 1958 at Gothenburg, Sweden The first of Pele’s 12 World Cup goals …

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 …

Pele eterno: Remembering the Brazil icon driven by pride and fear - Obituary
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele eterno: Remembering the Brazil icon driven by pride and fear - Obituary

The Hindu  

Wilson Piazza: ‘Only God is perfect, but dare I say Pelé was perfect as well?’ Rivellino: ‘The King.’ Tostão: ‘Pelé had everything.’ Rivellino: ‘The greatest player in the world.’ Paulo Henrique: ‘Genius.’ Denilson: ‘Saviour of the fatherland.’ Antonio Lima: ‘Everyone knew Brazil depended on Pelé.’ Paulo Henrique: ‘I don’t even have the words to describe what Pelé was like.’ Edu: …

Pelé dies aged 82, tributes pour in from around the world
1 year, 11 months ago

Pelé dies aged 82, tributes pour in from around the world

Live Mint  

Pelé was remembered for a life beyond the field, for transcending the sport of soccer and becoming perhaps the most well-known person on Earth. "Today Brazil waves goodbye to one of its most illustrious children," wrote Romario, a 1994 World Cup champion who used Pelé's full name in his post. Throughout his life, Pelé inspired generations of athletes and deserves …

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 …

‘Before Pele, 10 was just a number’
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Before Pele, 10 was just a number’

Live Mint  

Pele was remembered for a life beyond the field, for transcending the sport of soccer and becoming perhaps the most well-known person on Earth. “Before Pele, ’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 of its most illustrious children," wrote Romario, …

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 is gone, but his magic will remain: Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo pen emotional tribute to Brazil legend
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele is gone, but his magic will remain: Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo pen emotional tribute to Brazil legend

India Today  

The magician is no more, but his magic will live on. The winner of an unprecedented 3 World Cup titles, Pele inspired millions and many of them were left shattered after the news of his passing away came through. Peerless Pele: World Cup records Pele breathed his last at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where he was undergoing …

Pele's daughter Kely Nascimento heartbroken after Brazilian legend breathes his last: We love you infinitely
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele's daughter Kely Nascimento heartbroken after Brazilian legend breathes his last: We love you infinitely

India Today  

Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento was devastated after her father and Brazilian football legend passed away at the age of 82. Rest in peace,” Courtesy: Pele's daughter's Instagram account Even when he wasn’t in good health, Pele didn’t miss out on supporting Brazil during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The fans and players present at different venues during the …

Pele dies at 82: Brazilian football legend with 3 World Cups, 1281 goals and a winning smile
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele dies at 82: Brazilian football legend with 3 World Cups, 1281 goals and a winning smile

India Today  

Pele, the Brazil footballing legend and three-time World Cup winner, has died at the age of 82. Following Argentina's World Cup triumph, Pele shared a photo of their team lifting the trophy on social media, praising squad leader Lionel Messi, France's rising star Kylian Mbappe, and surprise semi-finalists Morocco. PELE: A FOOTBALL ICON Pele made his international debut as a …

Pele dies at 82: When Brazil great enthralled football fans in Kolkata on his first trip to India
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele dies at 82: When Brazil great enthralled football fans in Kolkata on his first trip to India

India Today  

It was no surprise that lakhs of people were waiting outside the Kolkata airport to catch a glimpse of Pele, arguably the greatest footballer to have played the sport, on his first trip to India. However, New York Cosmos, which also had the likes of Italian great Giorgio Chinaglia and Brazil World Cup winner Carlos Alberto, equalised 2-2 to force …

‘Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

Associated Press  

Pele has been praised over the decades by everyone from world leaders to artists. ___ “I sometimes feel as though football was invented for this magical player.” — Sir Bobby Charlton, retired England great who won 1966 World Cup and Ballon d’Or in same year. ___ “If you take the qualities of Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, put them together, then …

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 …

Pele dies aged 82: More than any other player, the Brazilian great made football beautiful
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele dies aged 82: More than any other player, the Brazilian great made football beautiful

Daily Mail  

It was Brazil's fourth goal in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy that made Pele the greatest there will ever be. Pele, widely known as the greatest footballer of all time has now passed away, following an extraordinary life He is the only player ever to have won the World Cup three times, in 1958, 1962, and 1970 Pele …

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
1 year, 11 months ago

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. Widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game’s most prolific scorer with Brazilian club Santos and …

Pelé remembered for transcending soccer around world
1 year, 11 months ago

Pelé remembered for transcending soccer around world

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Before Pelé, ’10′ was just a number,” current Brazil forward Neymar wrote …

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