'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years ago

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

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. ___ “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 you’d have a player to compare to Pelé!” — Retired Brazil forward Tostao. ___ “The difficulty, the extraordinary, is not to score 1,000 goals like Pelé — it’s to score one goal like Pelé.” — Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazilian poet. ___ “Pelé is the greatest player in football history, and there will only be one Pelé in the world.” — Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal star forward.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' after hailing the Argentine's legendary impact on football. Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' Messi recently added another top title to his record after winning the Copa America with Argentina Messi previously came up …

Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and

Daily Mail  

So let’s grasp the nettle straight away and start with an apology. Jairzinho Overshadowed by Pele, but anyone who scored in every game of Brazil’s march to World Cup victory in 1970 – Jairzinho is still the only player to achieve this feat – deserves to be on this list. A beautifully composed midfielder, he won three Serie A titles …

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim
11 months, 1 week ago

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim

Hindustan Times  

For the last 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have battled against each other to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history. Eden Hazard made a sensational claim on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard joined the bandwagon and made a rather sensational claim about the better player between the two, and also included …

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 …

Pelé went from poverty to football superstardom
1 year, 7 months ago

Pelé went from poverty to football superstardom

Hindustan Times  

He was just a boy, only 17. Yet in the World Cup final of 1958 Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, showed the poise and supreme skill that would mark his career. Even a goal he didn’t actually score, against England in the 1970 World Cup, became famous, because few—including him—could work out how Gordon Banks had managed …

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi: The ‘greatest’ leaves PSG on low note

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s uninspiring two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an acrimonious end with a move to join long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, just months after his crowning glory at the 2022 World Cup. World Cup mission accomplished The absence of a World Cup winners’ medal had long been Exhibit A in the argument about …

It's official! Pele enters dictionary as someone 'out of the ordinary'
1 year, 8 months ago

It's official! Pele enters dictionary as someone 'out of the ordinary'

Hindustan Times  

'Pele' is now a word to describe 'someone out of the ordinary' as the three-time World Cup winner's name was included as a new adjective in the Portuguese edition of the Michaelis dictionary. Brazil's Pele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after Brazil won the World Cup final against Italy, 4-1, in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca Earlier this …

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 …

Pele's daughter reveals late Brazil star wanted Lionel Messi to win FIFA World Cup 2022
1 year, 10 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 …

As Pele is laid to rest, was he the GREATEST of all time? MailOnline readers have their say
2 years ago

As Pele is laid to rest, was he the GREATEST of all time? MailOnline readers have their say

Daily Mail  

As Brazil legend Pele lies in state ahead of his funeral in Santos on Tuesday, the footballing world is preparing to lay one of sport's greatest ever talents to rest. Since Pele's passing at the age of 82 last week, fans have continued to dispute football's greatest-of-all-time debate, weighing up whether the three-time World Cup winner deserves the title over …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Brazilian legend Pele revealed a poignant side to being a global icon
2 years ago

Brazilian legend Pele revealed a poignant side to being a global icon

Daily Mail  

When Pele travelled to the UK a decade ago to promote the reformed New York Cosmos, he charmed the young and old, modest and stately. Brazilian legend Pele celebrates his goal against Italy in the 1970 World Cup 'It was bad enough in 1962 but at least Brazil still were world champions. The former Santos star also detailed his reservations …

Pele: Man City's Guardiola and Tottenham's Conte praise 'incredible' legend's 'eternal legacy'
2 years ago

Pele: Man City's Guardiola and Tottenham's Conte praise 'incredible' legend's 'eternal legacy'

Daily Mail  

The Premier League has paid tribute to Pele, with Pep Guardiola hailing the Brazilian's 'eternal' legacy. Brazilian footballing icon Pele passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday evening Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has hailed the legendary Pele's 'eternal legacy' Outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro has declared three days of mourning. Manchester City boss Guardiola said: 'It's like a …

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

Perfect Pele tops my 'greatest ever' list - let us pray his passing puts to bed all the arguments
2 years ago

Perfect Pele tops my 'greatest ever' list - let us pray his passing puts to bed all the arguments

Daily Mail  

Perfect Pele tops my list of the greatest players of all time - and here is why Let us pray his passing puts to bed arguments about whether he is the 'GOAT' Let us pray for the soul of Pele but also that his passing puts to bed once and for all the absurd argument about whether he is the …

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 …

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

Why All Greatness in Soccer Is Measured Against Pelé’s
2 years ago

Why All Greatness in Soccer Is Measured Against Pelé’s

Slate  

Ironically, for a man who stood alone at the pinnacle of his sport for so long, it feels difficult today to get a clear, unimpeded view of Pelé. Brazil’s first two goals, only one of which is included in this clip, both came from low crosses on the right which squeaked through the defenses and were nudged home by the …

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 …

'An Idea of Perfection'- International Media Salutes Revolutionary Pele
2 years 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
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 …

Jose Mourinho thanks Pele for giving him 'one of my proudest moments'
2 years 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 at the World Cup: A star is born in Sweden, greatness is sealed in Mexico
2 years 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 …

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 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 …

‘Before Pele, 10 was just a number’
2 years 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
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, 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Pele: Football’s Elvis Presley who achieved immortality amid controversy
2 years ago

Pele: Football’s Elvis Presley who achieved immortality amid controversy

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. open image in gallery The 1970 World Cup final win over Italy …

‘Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years 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 dies aged 82: More than any other player, the Brazilian great made football beautiful
2 years 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 …

The clips that shows why Pele was football's greatest of all time
2 years ago

The clips that shows why Pele was football's greatest of all time

Daily Mail  

Footage of Pele shows just why he is regarded by many to be the No 1 The world is mourning an icon after Pele's death aged 82, but also celebrating a remarkable life of man blessed with talent like no other. Pele was a phenomenon and many regard him as the greatest footballer of all time Timeless Pele goals Pele …

Pelé remembered for transcending soccer around world
2 years 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 …

Pelé set the standard for greatness in the land of his sport
2 years ago

Pelé set the standard for greatness in the land of his sport

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 From spearheading the “beautiful game" …

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

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
2 years ago

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

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. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals …

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate
2 years ago

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

Associated Press  

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness and his penchant for scoring. But many dispute his count because Pelé included goals scored in friendlies or matches against semi-professional or even amateur teams. Pelé scored a total of 95 goals with Brazil’s national team, but 18 of those goals came against clubs or combined squads in games which usually are not included in official …

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years ago

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

The Hindu  

Superlatives from some of soccer’s greats and others about Pelé, who died Thursday in Brazil at age 82: Obituary | Adeus Pelé: the king of the beautiful game, a titan of 20th century “To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child combined with the extraordinary grace of a man in full.” - Nelson Mandela. “If you …

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