Pele pays rich tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentine breaks his record
4 years ago

Pele pays rich tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentine breaks his record

India TV News  

Legendary footballer Pele has paid a rich tribute to Lionel Messi after the Barcelona forward equalled the Brazilian legend's record of being the highest goalscorer ever for a single club. Messi equalled Pele's tally of 643 goals for Santos with a header at the stroke of halftime in Barcelona's 2-2 home draw with Valencia in LaLiga on Saturday evening. Pele, the only player to have won the World Cup three times, holds the Guinness world record for most goals in a career with 1,283, including friendlies. And there's another Pele record that Messi has in his sights.

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Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club

Associated Press  

Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1974 — Boston’s Phil Esposito scores two goals, including his 500th goal, to lead the Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Boston Garden. 1996 — Brett Hull becomes the 24th player in NHL history …

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami
1 month, 1 week ago

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after captaining Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. Messi was handed the award after his performances helped Miami to a record regular season points tally of 74, earning the club its first-ever Supporters Shield. It didn’t happen, but next year we’ll come back stronger to try …

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record

Hindustan Times  

Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres may not have found the back of the net in the UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal on Tuesday at the José Alvalade Stadium, but the striker still remains in hunt to shatter Lionel Messi's long-standing record of most goals scored in a single season. Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring his team's …

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi equalled another record in Argentina's colours as he provided a match-winning assist to Lautaro Martinez in the FIFA World Cup South America qualifier against Peru. It was Messi's 58th assist in international football, which is joint-most, as he equalled United States men's national team legend Landon Donovan's tally. Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi after scoring …

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi equalled the United States great Landon Donovan's record for most assists in international football as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 to inch closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification on Wednesday. At a full house at La Bombonera, Lautaro Martinez scored from a Messi assist to consolidate Argentina's top position in South American qualifying with 25 points from …

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat
2 months ago

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi had a sensational 2024 MLS season, and had an instant impact for Inter Miami. The Argentine finished the regular season with 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches, and also became Inter Miami's all-time leading goalscorer. The Barcelona legend reached 850 career goals, a record which his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo had achieved earlier. The Argentine also …

Uncanny similarity: Messi’s injury and Argentina’s Copa America win evoke memories of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro victory
6 months ago

Uncanny similarity: Messi’s injury and Argentina’s Copa America win evoke memories of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro victory

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi had to leave the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia early in the second half due to an ankle injury. The South American team lifted the Copa America 2024 trophy after Lautaro Martínez scored the sole goal of the match at the 112th minute in Extra Time. Lionel Messi secured his 45th senior trophy with Argentina, surpassing …

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo
6 months ago

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo

India TV News  

Captain Lionel Messi delivered a match-winning performance against Canada in the first semi-final of the ongoing Copa América to guide Argentina into their second-consecutive final of the tournament. The goal not only put an end to Canada's chances of scripting a fightback but also helped Messi become only the second player to score goals in six editions of the CONMEBOL …

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 …

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Hindustan Times  

Arguably one of the greatest in football history, Lionel Messi has been named as Times magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023. Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after receiving the Golden Ball award as he celebrates after winning the World Cup. Messi played a key role in Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign, where he led them …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi who is the FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina legend was awarded for the eighth time with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on October 30. English football icon David Beckham who is the owner of Inter Miami presented the award to Messi. Messi's seven goals in the World Cup tournament brought back hope among fans who believed his team will …

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?
1 year, 2 months ago

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?

Al Jazeera  

A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football. Lionel Messi has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. Here’s a look at the list of honours the Argentine great has to …

Hurt Lionel Messi hits out at PSG: I did not get any recognition for winning World Cup at the club
1 year, 3 months ago

Hurt Lionel Messi hits out at PSG: I did not get any recognition for winning World Cup at the club

India Today  

Legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has hit out at his former football club Paris Saint-Germain for failing to acknowledge his FIFA World Cup glory. Messi, in his latest interview with Olga, said that he was the only player in the entire Argentine contingent who was not celebrated for being a World Cup winner. At the time, however, PSG did post …

Neymar scores 78th, 79th goals to surpass Pelé and break Brazil’s all-time goal-scoring record
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out

Hindustan Times  

Scoring a stunning goal for Inter Miami in the final of the Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi sealed his first-ever trophy in North American football on Sunday. The former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain superstar slotted home his 10th goal in seven games before converting the first shot in a dramatic penalty shootout as Inter Miami edged past Nashville SC …

Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo to claim most Guinness World Records
1 year, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo to claim most Guinness World Records

India TV News  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are in the last stages of their careers but the legendary duo has no stopping when it comes to records. In a recently released post by Guinness World Records, Messi surpasses his rival to claim the most titles by any player in football history. Messi achieved his 41st Guinness World Records title during his new …

Cristiano Ronaldo Pips Lionel Messi, Notches World Record For Highest Annual Earnings at $136m
1 year, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Pips Lionel Messi, Notches World Record For Highest Annual Earnings at $136m

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo has overtaken his arch-nemesis Lionel Messi to set yet another world record for the highest annual earnings by an athlete. According to Forbes, Ronaldo finished top of the world’s highest-earning athletes’ list, as the Al Nassr forward raked in an eye-watering sum of $136m since joining the Saudi Pro League. The 38-year-old has topped the Forbes’ lucrative list …

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 at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled

Firstpost  

It is difficult to qualify Messi’s time at PSG as a success, even if the move to the French capital helped set him up for the crowning glory of his career at last year’s World Cup and did no harm to the Qatar-owned club as a sporting brand Paris: Lionel Messi arrived in France to a hero’s welcome, seen as …

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 …

Falling out of love? Messi whistled by PSG fans, again
1 year, 9 months ago

Falling out of love? Messi whistled by PSG fans, again

Associated Press  

PARIS — The relationship between Lionel Messi and PSG fans is not getting better. Less than a week after he scored a hat-trick and surpassed 100 career goals for Argentina, the world champion was whistled by sections of supporters before and during PSG’s 1-0 home loss to Lyon on Sunday amid persistent rumors he could leave the club soon. But …

Watch: Lionel Messi scores 100th Argentina goal in Curacao romp
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi scores 100th Argentina goal in Curacao romp

Firstpost  

Messi came into the game not just as Argentina’s all-time record goalscorer, but with more goals than the next two top marksmen — Gabriel Batistuta on 56 and Sergio Aguero with 41 — put together. ‘Straight to the museum’ MUCHACHOSSS AHORAA NOS VOLVIMOS A ILUSIONARRRR QUIERO GANAR LA TERCERA QUIERO SER CAMPEON MUNDIALLLLL pic.twitter.com/4FFGoSnkrW — Argentina Gol 𝕏 March 29, …

Lionel Messi Scores 100th Argentina Goal in Friendly Against Curacao
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Scores 100th Argentina Goal in Friendly Against Curacao

News 18  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Tuesday scored his 100th international goal for the reigning world champions as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win over outclassed Curacao. Every time he touches the ball, he makes you smile.” Messi came into the game not just as his country’s all-time record goalscorer, but with more goals than the next two top marksmen …

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina

Al Jazeera  

The Albiceleste captain, his country’s all-time record goalscorer, netted a hat-trick in a 7-0 win against Curacao. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has passed the 100-goal mark for the reigning world champions in a 7-0 friendly win over Curacao. Argentine football star Lionel Messi was mobbed in Buenos Aires when fans learned where he was dining 👇 pic.twitter.com/SR7ounVv0B — AJE Sport …

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation's museum. Argentina's Lionel Messi poses with a statue of himself holding the World Cup during the Conmebol event. Messi, holding …

Lionel Messi's Statue Placed Alongside Pele and Diego Maradona at CONMEBOL Headquarters
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi's Statue Placed Alongside Pele and Diego Maradona at CONMEBOL Headquarters

News 18  

The tributes continue to pour in for Lionel Messi following Argentina’s World Cup triumph. South American soccer’s governing body on Monday presented the 35-year-old Argentine star a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pelé and Diego Maradona. “It was time for a South American team to win the World Cup …

Top international goalscorers in men’s football: Ronaldo on top with 122 goals; Messi third with 103 goals, Sunil Chhetri fifth with 87
1 year, 9 months ago

Top international goalscorers in men’s football: Ronaldo on top with 122 goals; Messi third with 103 goals, Sunil Chhetri fifth with 87

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal continues to be at the helm of the list of players with the most goals in international football. Ronaldo, the most-capped international, also holds the all-time record for most career goals. Daei held the record for the most goals scored until September 2021, when Ronaldo surpassed him with a goal against Ireland in a World Cup …

Football records: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane make headlines
1 year, 9 months ago

Football records: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane make headlines

India TV News  

It was a day of records in Football arena on March 23, with Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo making the headlines together. England's Harry Kane became the top goal-scorer of all-time for his country going past Wayne Rooney. Coming back to Messi's record, he is only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score a mammoth 800 goals …

Lionel Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

Having fulfilled a lifetime dream, Lionel Messi will get to celebrate with Argentina’s fans on Thursday as they play their first match after winning the World Cup in Qatar last year. The last time Messi scored more than one goal in a game was in December’s World Cup final against France, where Argentina won on penalties to claim the trophy …

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 …

Photos: Lionel Messi orders 24-carat gold iPhones for his World Cup winning Argentina team and staff
1 year, 10 months ago

Photos: Lionel Messi orders 24-carat gold iPhones for his World Cup winning Argentina team and staff

Firstpost  

Argentina legend and reportedly purchased 35 golden iPhone 14s, estimated to be around £175,000 or around ₹1.74 crore, for his teammate and staff members who were part of the country’s World Cup winning squad in Qatar. Read: To give his teammates and staff something special, the Argentina captain got in touch with iDesign Gold CEO Ben Lyons and worked with …

Lionel Messi Gifts 35 Gold iPhones Worth Rs 1.73 Crore Each to Argentina's World Cup-Winning Squad: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi Gifts 35 Gold iPhones Worth Rs 1.73 Crore Each to Argentina's World Cup-Winning Squad: Report

News 18  

Lionel Messi scripted history last year as he guided Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years. An article published by The Sun claims that the Paris Saint-Germain striker has shelled out £175,000 to buy 35 gold iPhones for Argentina’s World Cup-winning players and their staff. Leo Messi has gifted 35 golden iPhone 14s to the entire World …

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Cristiano Ronaldo didn't vote at FIFA Awards as Lionel Messi completed historic 2022 to win best men's player award

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi hogged the limelight in the FIFA Awards ceremony in Paris, winning the Best Men's Player of The Year award to complete a historic 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't cast his vote at the FIFA Awards, with Lionel Messi hogging the limelight. Meanwhile, Messi's arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo had a poor World Cup, and also saw his Manchester United contract get …

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi once again cemented his position as one of the greatest of all time, winning the FIFA Player of the Year 2022 award, on Monday in Paris. The PSG star led Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2022 glory in Qatar last year, defeating France in the final. With Argentina cruising to an easy win, Kylian Mbappe came to France's …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s award at a ceremony in Paris. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the …

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi has a never-ending love affair with records. The Argentina skipper, who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year has continued to perform for Paris Saint-Germain and it doesn't look as if he is going to stop anytime soon. After winning the World Cup, many believe that Messi has surpassed his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo and …

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list

India TV News  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are legends in their capacity and they have dominated football for more than a decade now. In 839 club games that he has played, Messi has scored 699 goals. If Lionel Messi ends up scoring against Marseille, he will be only the second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to join the 700-goal club as per GOAL.com. …

Lionel Messi Breaks Cristiano Ronaldo Record After Scoring In PSG's Win Over Montpellier
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi Breaks Cristiano Ronaldo Record After Scoring In PSG's Win Over Montpellier

ABP News  

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in the list of most number of goals scored by a player in Europe's top-five leagues. While Ronaldo, who is currently playing for Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, has 696 goals to his credit, Messi netted his 697th goal during PSG's 3-1 win over Montpellier on February 1. The team's third goal was scored …

FIFA reveal five billion 'engaged' with World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

FIFA reveal five billion 'engaged' with World Cup

China Daily  

Lusail Stadium, jointly built by Qatari construction companies and Beijing-based China Railway Construction Corp, witnesses the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final between Argentina and France in Lusail City, Qatar, Dec 18. GENEVA - One month after Argentina won the Qatar World Cup, FIFA announced early figures of the tournament, showing around five billion people have engaged with the World …

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, 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 …

Loyal to Santos, Pelé toured and scored in Europe
2 years ago

Loyal to Santos, Pelé toured and scored in Europe

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. As Santos globe-trotted in the 1950s, '60s and ’70s …

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 …

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: The ‘king’ with three world cup titles dies at 82
2 years 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 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 …

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

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 …

Pelé's career in numbers
2 years ago

Pelé's career in numbers

The Hindu  

Factbox on the career statistics of former Brazil forward Pelé, who has died at the age of 82: Obituary | Adeus Pelé: the king of the beautiful game, a titan of 20th century * Won three World Cup titles with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970 - the only player to have won the showpiece tournament three times. * Scored …

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