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Flags at Half-mast at FIFA in Tribute to Legend Pele
2 years ago

Flags at Half-mast at FIFA in Tribute to Legend Pele

News 18  

The flags of all nations were lowered to half-mast at the headquarters of world football’s governing body FIFA on Friday in honour of the game’s “eternal king” Pele. “Flags at the home of FIFA in Zurich are flying at half-mast today, as we remember the eternal king: Pele,” the organisation said on Twitter. On a misty winter’s day in northern …

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Flags at half-mast at FIFA for ‘eternal king’ Pele
2 years ago

Flags at half-mast at FIFA for ‘eternal king’ Pele

The Hindu  

The flags of all nations were lowered to half-mast at the headquarters of world football’s governing body FIFA on Friday in honour of the game’s “eternal king” Pele. “Flags at the home of FIFA in Zurich are flying at half-mast today, as we remember the eternal king: Pele,” the organisation said on Twitter. On a misty winter’s day in northern …

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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 …

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FIFA World Cup: Pele backs Brazil to add sixth star on crest
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Pele backs Brazil to add sixth star on crest

The Hindu  

Brazil great Pele backed the team to live up to their billing as World Cup favourites and capture a record-extending sixth title in Qatar, saying he has full confidence in the 26-man squad selected by head coach Tite. Sharing his thoughts on Instagram alongside a picture of himself wearing a Brazil jersey from his playing days, the 82-year-old -- who …

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The 10 football World Cup heroes
2 years, 2 months ago

The 10 football World Cup heroes

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of Qatar 2022, here is a list of 10 biggest players to have played the World Cup. Already a star at home, Greaves gained international recognition after rescuing a pitch-invading dog that had evaded the Brazilian greats during England’s 1962 World Cup quarter-final. After playing in the 1966 World Cup final loss to England, he got revenge four years …

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Pele have heart-warming exchange after Man United star receives special award
2 years, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Pele have heart-warming exchange after Man United star receives special award

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has branded Pele as 'an eternal hero' after the Brazilian legend congratulated him on receiving the FIFA Special Award at 'The Best' ceremony on Monday. Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo had a heart-warming exchange of words online Pele said: '@cristiano, congratulations on the special tribute from FIFA. Pele heaped praise on the Portugal forward for his record The 81-year-old …

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Weekly Digest (September 6-12): Messi breaks Pele's record; British teen Raducanu wins US Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Weekly Digest (September 6-12): Messi breaks Pele's record; British teen Raducanu wins US Open

The Hindu  

Emma Raducanu created history at the US Open final after defeating Canada's Leylah Fernandez becoming the first British woman to win the US Open title in 53 years and the first to win any major title in 44 years. Defending champion West Indies recalled Ravi Rampaul for the first time since 2015 and left out Carlos Brathwaite from its 15-man …

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Brazil to name famous Maracana stadium after Pele
3 years, 10 months ago

Brazil to name famous Maracana stadium after Pele

Al Jazeera  

Brazil’s Maracana stadium will be named after the country’s football legend Pele, as the Rio de Janeiro state legislature voted on Tuesday to change its official title to the Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Rei Pele Stadium. The 80-year-old Pele, whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, played at the stadium many times for Brazil and scored his 1,000th …

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Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time
4 years ago

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time

News 18  

Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo have found place in the greatest team of all time announced by France Football — Ballon D’or Dream Team. The esteemed line-up includes Brazil’s three-time World Cup winner Pele and legendary Argentinian Diego Maradona, who died last month of a heart-attack. “It’s such an honour to be elected the best centre forward of all …

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Messi is world's most complete player: Pele
5 years, 1 month ago

Messi is world's most complete player: Pele

The Hindu  

Brazil legend Pele believes Lionel Messi is the most complete player on the planet and one of "two or three" on par with the greats of previous eras. The former Santos forward and three-time World Cup winner named Barcelona captain Messi, Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar as the select few deserving to be discussed as the world's …

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