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A beginner’s guide to Copa America 2024: Groups, format, location and dates
7 months ago

A beginner’s guide to Copa America 2024: Groups, format, location and dates

New York Times  

Grab your burgers, hot dogs and root beers because, for the second time in its history, Copa America is being held in the United States. Nation Hosted First Most recent Argentina 9 1916 2011 Uruguay 7 1917 1995 Chile 7 1920 2015 Brazil 6 1919 2021 Peru 6 1927 2004 Ecuador 3 1947 1993 No host 3 1975 1983 Bolivia …

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Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all
8 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all

Daily Mail  

Is it really a problem to have ONE Premier League game move to the USA? podcast Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side may not be able to catch Al-Hilal this season Former Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia once likened Cristiano Ronaldo's lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League to Pele's transfer to New York Cosmos in 1975. Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr look set to …

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Brazil legend Mario Zagallo, ‘the accidental footballer’, dies aged 92
1 year ago

Brazil legend Mario Zagallo, ‘the accidental footballer’, dies aged 92

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. A tough and talented left winger, Zagallo played in the team that …

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How Lionel Messi and Inter Miami broke America
1 year, 3 months ago

How Lionel Messi and Inter Miami broke America

The Independent  

Lionel Messi is the only footballer whose shadow carries a gun. And they included huge commercial investments, like a share in sales of MLS broadcaster Apple, with whom Messi had an existing relationship, and a stake in Inter Miami which he can activate when he departs. Last year the league ditched long-term broadcast partner ESPN and signed with Messi’s friends …

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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 …

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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 …

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Colombian stadium first in Latin America renamed after Pele
2 years ago

Colombian stadium first in Latin America renamed after Pele

The Hindu  

Colombia is the first Latin American country to meet FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s request to name a stadium after Pele. Infantino on Monday said world football’s governing body would ask all countries to name a stadium after the Brazilian icon, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, who died last week after a long battle with illness. And …

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Brazilian football icon Pele leaves an unparalleled legacy
2 years ago

Brazilian football icon Pele leaves an unparalleled legacy

Al Jazeera  

During his two-decade career, Brazilian footballer became the world’s first truly global sporting superstar. “Don’t cry, Dad,” he said, “I’ll win the World Cup for you.” Young Edson would grow up to become Pele, arguably the greatest footballer to ever play the sport, who died Thursday aged 82. Early days Born in the southeastern Brazilian city of Tres Coracoes to …

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Pele congratulates Neymar on tying his Brazil goals record, despite World Cup elimination to Croatia
2 years, 1 month ago

Pele congratulates Neymar on tying his Brazil goals record, despite World Cup elimination to Croatia

Daily Mail  

Pele has congratulated Neymar on matching his goalscoring record with Brazil, but commiserated with the squad after their World Cup exit on Friday. He saw Neymar score the opener in extra time, which drew him level with Pele for goals scored for Brazil against other international teams - a record which the Brazilian Football Confederation considers different to goals scored …

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil- The Five Star Nation in Pursuit of a Sixth
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil- The Five Star Nation in Pursuit of a Sixth

News 18  

I If the ball truly ever loved someone, it was Ronaldinho. But even he wouldn’t have fathomed that the culturally diverse Brazil would go on to win more World Cups than any nation in history. 1958 World Cup – The Joy of the People and the Star Kid Major changes had taken place in the national team following the Maracanazo, …

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Pele hails Brazil women's footballer Marta after incredible Olympic landmark
3 years, 5 months ago

Pele hails Brazil women's footballer Marta after incredible Olympic landmark

India TV News  

Brazil legend Pele hailed women's footballer Marta after she scored on her fifth successive Olympic appearance during the country's 5-0 win over China in the Tokyo Games opener. Marta netted twice during the game, and Pele called her an "inspiration." Marta holds the record for most goals for Brazil in international football, with 111 goals in 160 appearances, and is …

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Lionel Messi comparisons with Pele have no credibility: Tite
5 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi comparisons with Pele have no credibility: Tite

The Hindu  

Tite has dismissed Lionel Messi's credentials as the greatest footballer of all time after insisting comparisons between him and "phenomenal" Brazil legend Pele have "no credibility." Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of Brazil legend Pele scoring his 1,000th goal and, speaking ahead of his side's clash against South Korea in Abu Dhabi the same day, Tite says three-time World Cup …

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When the Copa Libertadores ruled the world, allowing South America to take on Europe's greatest-ever teams - and win
6 years, 1 month ago

When the Copa Libertadores ruled the world, allowing South America to take on Europe's greatest-ever teams - and win

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’d forgotten the victim of that exquisite chaleira was none other than …

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