Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82

Al Jazeera  

Pele, who had a tumour removed from his colon last year, passed away in a Sao Paolo hospital, his agent said. Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital, where Pele was undergoing treatment, said he died at 3:27pm on Thursday “due to multiple organ failures resulting from the progression of colon cancer associated with his previous medical condition.” The death of the only man to win the World Cup three times as a player was confirmed on his Instagram account. Here’s what other football legends had to say about the man who scored over 1,200 career goals ⤵️ 🔗: https://t.co/DgZ7V4bRmd pic.twitter.com/KUTISLkZXu — Al Jazeera English December 29, 2022 Pele, whose real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was remembered for his wide-ranging accomplishments, both on and off the football field. Rest in peace.” Medical reports indicated that Pele passed away due to multiple organ failure, as a result of his battle with colon cancer. Following Argentina’s World Cup win on December 18 in Qatar, Pele posted a picture on social media of their team lifting the trophy and hailed performances from captain Lionel Messi, France’s rising star Kylian Mbappe and surprise semifinalists Morocco.

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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 …

Pele’s mother, Celeste Arantes, dies at age 101 in Brazil
6 months ago

Pele’s mother, Celeste Arantes, dies at age 101 in Brazil

The Hindu  

Celeste Arantes, the mother of late soccer great Pelé, died on Friday at age 101. Arantes spent the past five years in a vegetative state and was not informed about her famous son’s death in 2022. The Pele Foundation said on its social media channels that the mother of the only three-time World Cup-winning player was a role model. “Dona …

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 …

Pele's gilded, turf-lined tomb opens to public in Brazil
1 year, 7 months ago

Pele's gilded, turf-lined tomb opens to public in Brazil

Firstpost  

It is a final resting place fit for “The King”: six months after the death of the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded, football-turfed tomb to the public Monday. Fans were greeted by two life-size golden statues of the player nicknamed “O Rei” — The King — whose remains rest inside a large …

Football great Pele enters Portuguese dictionary as an adjective
1 year, 7 months ago

Football great Pele enters Portuguese dictionary as an adjective

The Hindu  

“Pele,” arguably the best footballer in history, is now also an adjective. On Wednesday, the word “pele” was added to the more than 167,000 words in the Michaelis Portuguese dictionary printed in Brazil. For the world’s 265 million-odd Portuguese speakers, “pele” can now be used to denote something or someone extraordinary -- the sense in which it is already employed …

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 …

How Pelé embodied the ’beautiful game’ of football
1 year, 11 months ago

How Pelé embodied the ’beautiful game’ of football

Live Mint  

For more than a month now, around the time that Pelé was moved to end-of-life care, a video has been doing the rounds on social media. Pelé, who had consoled his father eight years earlier when Brazil lost the 1950 World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium with a promise that he would one day win a World Cup for …

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 …

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 …

Brazil Bids Farewell to 'King of Football' Pele with 24-hour Wake
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazil Bids Farewell to 'King of Football' Pele with 24-hour Wake

News 18  

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for football brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. Mourners lined up to see Pele’s body in an open casket in the center of the field at the Vila Belmiro stadium, home of the Santos …

Pele is eternal: FIFA President Gianni Infantino to urge countries to name a stadium after Brazilian icon
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele is eternal: FIFA President Gianni Infantino to urge countries to name a stadium after Brazilian icon

India Today  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that he would urge every country in the world to name a stadium after Brazilian football icon Pele. "We have asked all football associations in the world to pay a minute of silence before every game and will also ask them, 211 countries, to name a stadium after Pele. The newly sworn-in Brazilian President Luiz …

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, …

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 …

Pele funeral: Santos prepares to say final goodbye to Brazilian legend
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele funeral: Santos prepares to say final goodbye to Brazilian legend

India Today  

Fans and well-wishers of Brazilian football icon Pele have gathered at the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos to bid a final goodbye to the legend. At the age of 82, Pele passed away peacefully on December 29 at the Albert Einstein Hospital after a long battle with cancer. A hearse carrying the body of Pele left the hospital on January …

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 …

‘Pele is eternal’: Santos mourns demise of beloved son, prepares for massive funeral procession
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Pele is eternal’: Santos mourns demise of beloved son, prepares for massive funeral procession

Firstpost  

Pele’s demise aged 82 on Friday triggered an outpouring of emotion across Brazil, including and especially at the south-eastern port city of Santos. Santos: From the second floor of her house, Onofra Alves Costa Rovai can see the Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Brazilian football legend Pele first took the world’s breath away. “Edson died, but Pele is eternal.” Idol …

Pele's barber signs autographs and poses for pictures with fans
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele's barber signs autographs and poses for pictures with fans

Daily Mail  

A barber who first met Brazilian soccer legend Pele in the 1950s and cut his hair for decades said on Friday he hoped God would take care of the late athlete. 'He came to have his hair cut a couple of times a month and to cut his beard it was every two days,' said Joao Araujo, who said he …

Pelé meant the world to us Africans
1 year, 11 months ago

Pelé meant the world to us Africans

Al Jazeera  

The Brazilian superstar rose to fame just as Africans nourished Black pride in their fight against white supremacy. And we admired Black superstars like Pelé and Muhammad Ali and Black revolutionaries leading the African and Black liberation movements that were sweeping through the African continent and North America. So my heroes weren’t celebrated in the spacious and well-developed areas of …

‘Football in 4 letters’: World mourns death of King Pele
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Football in 4 letters’: World mourns death of King Pele

Hindustan Times  

Pele, regarded as one of the world’s greatest footballers and the sport’s original icon, passed away in Sao Paulo in Brazil on Thursday at the age of 82 due to multiple organ failure. During an illustrious career that saw Pele become football’s first superstar, he won three World Cup titles with Brazil — the only player to do so — …

Guardiola on Pele: ‘Football is football’ because of players like him
1 year, 11 months ago

Guardiola on Pele: ‘Football is football’ because of players like him

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola likened the legacy left behind by Pele to the script of a movie on Friday, saying football would not be what it was without the Brazilian soccer legend. Football is football thanks to these types of people, players and human beings,” Guardiola told reporters ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Everton. “The last two …

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 …

'An Idea of Perfection'- International Media Salutes Revolutionary Pele
1 year, 11 months ago

'An Idea of Perfection'- International Media Salutes Revolutionary Pele

News 18  

His face appeared on televisions around the world and dominated the homepages of news outlets everywhere as global media bowed to the late, great Pele, the undisputed “King” of football. The Folha de S.Paulo quoted the late Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade, who said: “The difficulty, the extraordinary, is not to score 1,000 goals like Pele — it’s to …

The world's media lauds 'immortal' Pele after his death aged 82
1 year, 11 months ago

The world's media lauds 'immortal' Pele after his death aged 82

Daily Mail  

The death of Brazilian football icon Pele has made headlines in newspapers across the world on Friday. Pele died at the age of 82 on Thursday after the three-time World Cup winner's battle with colon cancer. Pele, widely known as the greatest footballer of all time has now passed away, following an extraordinary life Argentine publication Ole had a picture …

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 …

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: 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 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 …

‘You were the Sun in the football Solar System': Jayasuriya, Tendulkar and others pay tributes to Pele after his death
1 year, 11 months ago

‘You were the Sun in the football Solar System': Jayasuriya, Tendulkar and others pay tributes to Pele after his death

Hindustan Times  

Three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele breathed his last on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar; Pele; Sanath Jayasuriya As the news of Pele's tragic death spread, condolences and heart-felt wishes poured in from across the world. Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar wished Pele on Twitter and wrote "A great loss to not just football but to the whole world of sports. Legendary …

World reacts to death of Brazilian soccer king Pele
1 year, 11 months ago

World reacts to death of Brazilian soccer king Pele

Associated Press  

Reactions poured in from around the world to the death of Brazilian soccer legend Pele. ____ “A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that hits the entire world of football at this moment. __ “For a sport that brings the world together like no other, Pelé’s rise from humble beginnings to …

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 …

Football’s ‘King’ Pele mourned around the globe
1 year, 11 months ago

Football’s ‘King’ Pele mourned around the globe

The Hindu  

Football fans were united in mourning on Thursday after the death of Pele at the age of 82, with tributes pouring in for the Brazil great who defined his sport and inspired generations. No one has been a king so loved.” Sao Paulo’s government said it would name a new road complex to the city of Santos, where Pele played …

'Pele transformed football into an art': Messi, Neymar and football world mourn death of Brazil icon
1 year, 11 months ago

'Pele transformed football into an art': Messi, Neymar and football world mourn death of Brazil icon

Firstpost  

Pele, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died in Sao Paulo on Thursday. Rest in peace, King Pele.” -- Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo “Rest in peace, Pele.” -- Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi. Ruhe in Frieden @Pele — Franz Beckenbauer …

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, …

World Mourns Pele's Death as King of Beautiful Game Passes Away
1 year, 11 months ago

World Mourns Pele's Death as King of Beautiful Game Passes Away

News 18  

Football legend, Brazilian icon and a three-time World Cup winner Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82. pic.twitter.com/EkDDkqQgLo— President Biden December 29, 2022 Former US President Barack Obama mourned Pele’s death and called him “one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game.” Pelé was one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game. pic.twitter.com/X9UpOMH2eI— Bill …

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, the man who won THREE World Cups and tried to unite every colour and creed
1 year, 11 months ago

Pele, the man who won THREE World Cups and tried to unite every colour and creed

Daily Mail  

Whether or not he was greatest footballer in history, surely no other sporting figure has been held in such high esteem that their very presence was enough to halt a war. He made it his mission to use ‘the beautiful game’ as a vehicle to promote peace and racial harmony It was a message he preached until the last of …

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