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FOOTBALL | The Emperor: How Franz Beckenbauer (1945-2024) defined the beautiful game
11 months, 4 weeks ago

FOOTBALL | The Emperor: How Franz Beckenbauer (1945-2024) defined the beautiful game

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 12, 2024 15:12 IST - 12 MINS READ The history of football abounds in heroes, legends, fools, and villains, each in his own time leaving behind his footprint on the pitch, and stories of triumphs, despair, and follies. Franz Beckenbauer, “Der Kaiser”, as he was universally hailed, was one such being whose skills uplifted the game, and …

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Pelé in the United States: Stories of his influence, kindness and humility from those who knew him
2 years ago

Pelé in the United States: Stories of his influence, kindness and humility from those who knew him

New York Times  

I took the long way to Charles Martinelli’s house, leaving the noise of New York City in my rear view and driving north, hugging the banks of the Hudson River, winding through scenery that grew more and more picturesque. “I mentioned Pelé to the Warner people, to Steve Ross, and he just said, ‘Who’s that?’” said Toye. “‘It would be …

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‘Pele is eternal’: Santos mourns demise of beloved son, prepares for massive funeral procession
2 years ago

‘Pele is eternal’: Santos mourns demise of beloved son, prepares for massive funeral procession

Firstpost  

Pele’s demise aged 82 on Friday triggered an outpouring of emotion across Brazil, including and especially at the south-eastern port city of Santos. Santos: From the second floor of her house, Onofra Alves Costa Rovai can see the Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Brazilian football legend Pele first took the world’s breath away. “Edson died, but Pele is eternal.” Idol …

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Mohun Bagan Veterans Recollect Memories of Playing Against Pele in Kolkata in 1977
2 years ago

Mohun Bagan Veterans Recollect Memories of Playing Against Pele in Kolkata in 1977

News 18  

The year 1977 is memorable for various people for various reasons. The year 1977 was memorable for football fans in Kolkata and a team from the iconic Mohun Bagan club as they saw football royalty in person as the legendary Pele, the three-time World Cup winner, visited the City of Joy for an exhibition match. Pele visited Calcutta as part …

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Pele in Kolkata: When the emperor took on Mohun Bagan in the City of Joy at Eden Gardens
2 years ago

Pele in Kolkata: When the emperor took on Mohun Bagan in the City of Joy at Eden Gardens

The Hindu  

The date September 24, 1977 remains etched in gilt in the annals of Indian football for its rendezvous with the emperor of world football, Pele. Pele’s passing away on Friday has refreshed the vivid images of his much-celebrated visit with the New York Cosmos team, which played an exhibition match with Mohun Bagan on that date of September 1977. As …

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Pele, Gordon Banks and the greatest save
2 years ago

Pele, Gordon Banks and the greatest save

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. Read our privacy policy Pele scored more than 1,000 goals – but …

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Pele Dies at Age of 82 After Long Battle With Cancer
2 years ago

Pele Dies at Age of 82 After Long Battle With Cancer

News 18  

Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. Widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game’s most prolific scorer with Brazilian club Santos and the Brazil national …

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Pele dies aged 82: When the Brazil legend became part of FIFA World Cup history, without scoring a goal
2 years ago

Pele dies aged 82: When the Brazil legend became part of FIFA World Cup history, without scoring a goal

The Hindu  

Football great Pele, 82, passed away of cancer on Thursday in Sao Paulo. Nicknamed the Black Pearl, Pele won one Ballon d’Or, a record three World Cups and scored a staggering 1,283 career goals. In the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, England faced eventual winner Brazil in a group stage match at the Guadalajara. England keeper Gordon Banks made a …

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Argentina squeeze past battling Australia as Lionel Messi scores first ever World Cup knockout goal
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina squeeze past battling Australia as Lionel Messi scores first ever World Cup knockout goal

Daily Mail  

The spirit of Pele, the footballing god who made so many of us fall in love with the game and who now lies desperately ill in the final days of his life at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, is everywhere at this World Cup. The 35-year-old opened the scoring after 35 minutes with a beautiful effort It was …

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Pele, Messi, Moore: Could this be the greatest all-time World Cup XI?
2 years, 2 months ago

Pele, Messi, Moore: Could this be the greatest all-time World Cup XI?

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. Franz Beckenbauer ‘Der Kaiser’, renowned for his positioning and distribution, played in …

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Sunil Chhetri breaks Brazilian legend Pele’s international goal record
3 years, 2 months ago

Sunil Chhetri breaks Brazilian legend Pele’s international goal record

Live Mint  

Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday broke legendary football player Pele's record during the match against the Maldives in the ongoing 2021 SAFF Championship. Pele had scored 77 goals for Brazil and Chhetri went past the Brazilian superstar when he scored a goal in the 62nd minute in the match against the Maldives. Coming to the match, India defeated Maldives …

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Pele making 'satisfactory recovery' in intensive care
3 years, 3 months ago

Pele making 'satisfactory recovery' in intensive care

The Hindu  

Retired Brazilian football star Pelé remained in intensive care on Friday as he recovered from surgery to remove a tumour on the right side of his colon. Hospital Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo said in a statement that 80-year-old Edson Arantes do Nascimento was recovering "in a satisfactory manner," though still in intensive care. The hospital also said Pelé is …

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Brazilian legend Pele says colon tumor removed but feels well
3 years, 4 months ago

Brazilian legend Pele says colon tumor removed but feels well

The Hindu  

Pele has had an apparent tumor on the right side of his colon removed in an operation. Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo said on Monday the 80-year-old football great is in an intensive care unit and will be transferred to a regular room on Tuesday. The operation was a "great victory,” Pele aid on his social media channels on …

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Pele has been hospitalised for last six days with an 'undisclosed health problem'
3 years, 4 months ago

Pele has been hospitalised for last six days with an 'undisclosed health problem'

Daily Mail  

Brazilian footballing legend Pele has revealed he has been in hospital to remove a tumour in his colon but the 80-year-old insists he is feeling 'very well'. The Globo news site in Brazil said Pele was undergoing routine examinations in Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital when the undisclosed issue was detected. Pele has spent six days in hospital after having …

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Happy Birthday Pele: A Look at His Contribution in 1958 World Cup Finals Brazil against Sweden
4 years, 2 months ago

Happy Birthday Pele: A Look at His Contribution in 1958 World Cup Finals Brazil against Sweden

News 18  

Brazil entered the 1958 quadrennial football competition as hot favourites; however, the tournament was also known for many firsts. Even though the 1954 World Cup held in Switzerland was televised, in 1958, the global tournament was the first to receive international television coverage and the most important of all the debut of 17-year old, Pele, who rose to become one …

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