Neymar passes Pele, but there's still only one king in Brazil
1 year, 3 months ago

Neymar passes Pele, but there's still only one king in Brazil

China Daily  

Neymar jumps for joy after netting the goal that officially made him Brazil's all-time top scorer in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Bolivia on Saturday in Belem, Brazil. REUTERS SAO PAULO — Brazil great Neymar received a plaque for becoming the team's all-time leading scorer in official matches in the early hours of Saturday. "To Neymar Jr., the all-time top goal-scorer for the Selecao in matches against national teams," reads the plaque delivered by the president of the Brazilian soccer confederation, Ednaldo Rodrigues, a hardcore Pele fan. The first goal Neymar scored in Brazil's 5-1 victory over Bolivia in the opening round of South American World Cup qualifying put him one above Pele, who died on Dec 29 last year aged 82 after a long fight against cancer.

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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 …

‘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 — …

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 …

As ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents
1 year, 11 months ago

As ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Pelé was simply “The King.” He embraced “the beautiful game” of soccer in his 1958 World Cup debut for Brazil and never really let go. “He said that he would never play if he had to stop every time he heard those chants,” said Angelica Basthi, one of Pelé’s biographers. “When Pelé scored,” veteran Swedish midfielder Sigge …

Neymar counts down to Pele's record for Brazil
3 years, 6 months ago

Neymar counts down to Pele's record for Brazil

The Hindu  

Neymar might not win three World Cups in his career like Pelé did, but he is closing in as the top goal-scorer ever for Brazil's national team. “It is obvious for me that this is a great honour, to be a part of Brazil history,” a tearful Neymar said in an interview full of squeaky tones and long pauses after …

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