Clarence Seedorf praises Pelé for his social impact, KNVB mourns "football icon"
2 years ago

Clarence Seedorf praises Pelé for his social impact, KNVB mourns "football icon"

NL Times  

Former Dutch football star Clarence Seedorf has highlighted the social impact of the late Brazilian football icon Pelé in a post on Instagram. The Dutch football association KNVB also commemorated the death of the Brazilian football great Pelé on Thursday. "A football icon", is how the KNVB described Pelé, who died at the age of 82. Rest in peace, Pelé 🤍 pic.twitter.com/uVe6frAHO1 — AFC Ajax December 29, 2022 "Until your last moment it was all positivity and love towards the people you connected with and the whole world," said 46-year-old Seedorf, who won the Champions League a total of four times with Ajax, Real Madrid and AC Milan.

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

Football great Pele enters Portuguese dictionary as an adjective
1 year, 8 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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 …

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

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

Pelé buried as Brazil and millions around the world mourn
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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 …

Pelé meant the world to us Africans
2 years 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 …

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

Premier League players will honour Pele by wearing black armbands and holding a minute's applause
2 years ago

Premier League players will honour Pele by wearing black armbands and holding a minute's applause

Daily Mail  

The Premier League has announced clubs will pay tribute to Pele during the upcoming round of matches, following the Brazilian legend's death on Thursday. 'We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pele, an extraordinarily gifted footballer who transcended our sport and inspired millions throughout his remarkable career,' the Premier League said in a statement. Premier League clubs …

AP News Digest 7 a.m.
2 years 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
2 years 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 …

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

Pele death: Brazil football legend dies aged 82
2 years 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 …

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

World Mourns Pele's Death as King of Beautiful Game Passes Away
2 years 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
2 years 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 is gone, but his magic will remain: Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo pen emotional tribute to Brazil legend
2 years 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 emotional parting message to Argentina legend and friend Diego Maradona goes viral after his death
2 years ago

Pele's emotional parting message to Argentina legend and friend Diego Maradona goes viral after his death

India Today  

Pele's emotional parting message to Argentina legend and friend Diego Maradona has gone viral after the Brazil football icon died at the age of 82. Pele wrote a touching tribute after Maradona's death was announced in which he said "I hope we will play soccer together in the sky." Peerless Pele: World Cup records "There is much more to say, …

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

From Ronaldo to Messi to Neymar, here's how footballers shared heartfelt tribute to Pele
2 years ago

From Ronaldo to Messi to Neymar, here's how footballers shared heartfelt tribute to Pele

India TV News  

Brazil's football legend and three-time World Cup winner Pele passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday. Football players across the world shared emotional posts and poured social media with their condolences "Before Pele, '10' was just a number. "A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pele will never be enough to express the pain that hits the entire …

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

RIP Pele: How Brazilian football player personified soccer & changed history of sports
2 years ago

RIP Pele: How Brazilian football player personified soccer & changed history of sports

India TV News  

Image Source : Twitter 1/6 Pele's life and career have been the subject of several films, including biographical dramas, sports films, and documentaries. Image Source : Twitter/FilmsAficionado 2/6 "Pele" - This biographical drama film tells the story of Pele's rise from poverty to becoming one of the greatest footballers in history. The film covers Pele's childhood, his early years as …

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

Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK
2 years ago

Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pele was “a man who became a culture” and changed …

Reaction to the death of Brazil soccer great Pelé
2 years 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to 'the eternal king' Pele
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to 'the eternal king' Pele

Daily Mail  

Cristiano has honoured the death of Pele with a heartfelt Instagram post in tribute to the tragic passing of football's legendary icon. Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Pele after his tragic death at the age of 82 following a battle with colon cancer 'My deep condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Edson Arantes do …

Brazilian football legend Pele dies aged 82, confirms family
2 years ago

Brazilian football legend Pele dies aged 82, confirms family

Firstpost  

Pele had been in increasingly fragile health, battling kidney problems and colon cancer – undergoing surgery for the latter in September 2021, followed by chemotherapy. 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 him an “inspiration to millions.” Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel …

Pele dead aged 82: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe among stars to pay tribute to Brazil and football legend
2 years 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 Dies at Age of 82 After Long Battle With Cancer
2 years ago

Pele Dies at Age of 82 After Long Battle With Cancer

News 18  

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 the Brazil national …

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

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