Pelé
Brazilian footballer (1940–2022)
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century, alongside Diego Maradona. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record.
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From facing Pele to Bath City FC - meet the 80-year-old assistant managerAs Bath City prepare to play in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup, 80-year-old assistant boss Jim Barron talks about his career and the time he faced Brazil legend Pele.BBC Sport - Published | |
'We have Pele here' - when Wenger tried to sign MbappeFormer Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger tells the story of how he flew to Monaco to try and 'convince' a young Kylian Mbappe to sign for Arsenal.BBC Sport - Published | |
Woman claiming to be Pele's daughter 'wants football legend's body exhumed'A woman who claims to be Pele's daughter wants the legendary footballer's body to be exhumed for a DNA test, according to local media.Sky News - Published | |
'The friend of Pele & Moore and a footballing legend'Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was the friend of Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore and Pele and one of football's most important figures.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rio's Christ the Redeemer lit up to honour PeleRio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue is lit up with Pele's jersey to mark the first anniversary of the Brazilian legend's death.BBC Sport - Published | |
Christ the Redeemer dons Pele's shirt on anniversary of football legend's deathRio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with Pele’s bright yellow football shirt to mark the anniversary of his death.Sky News - Published | |
Pele's former club Santos relegated for first timeA stoppage-time goal condemns Santos, Brazil legend Pele's former club, to their first relegation from the top flight.BBC Sport - Published | |
Brazil's Neymar overtakes Pele goals recordBrazil's Neymar hits two goals in his side's 5-1 win over Bolivia to become the country's all-time men's top scorer, overtaking the legendary Pele's record.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pelé's Massive Tomb Opens To Public In Brazil, Features Turf & Life-Size StatuesFans wanting to pay their respects to Pelé will now be greeted by an epic memorial ... the soccer legend's tomb in Brazil has just opened to the public -- and it's lavish. The shrine -- which is..TMZ.com - Published | |
'Pelé' enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique'The football legend's name is added to a Brazilian dictionary as an adjective meaning "exceptional".BBC Sport - Published | |
Cape Verde renames stadium in honour of PeleThe Estadio Nacional will now be called the Pele Stadium in tribute to the late Brazilian great.BBC Sport - Published | |
FIFA boss 'dismayed' after coming under fire for taking selfie near Pele's open coffinFIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he is "dismayed" after he was criticised for taking a selfie near Pele's body as he lay in state.Sky News - Published | |
Thousands line Santos streets for Pele's funeralThousands of mourners line the streets as Brazilian football icon Pele is laid to rest in Santos, the city of his former club.BBC Sport - Published | Brazil says final goodbye to Pelé on his last journeyA procession carrying Pelé's coffin passed through the streets of Santos, before a private family burial.BBC Sport - Published |
Pele's coffin carried through streets of Santos as public bid final farewell to football legendThe coffin of football legend Pele has been carried through the streets of Santos in Brazil as the public paid their final respects to the sporting icon.Sky News - Published | Fans in their thousands queue to see hero Pele's coffin - ahead of its unusual final resting placeEdson Arantes do Nascimento wasn't born here, and he didn't die here.Sky News - Published |
FIFA to ask every country to name a stadium in honour of football great Pele, Infantino saysFIFA plans to ask every country in the world to name a stadium in honour of the late football legend Pele, its president Gianni Infantino has said.Sky News - Published | Fans Flood Streets To Mourn Soccer Legend Pele At Funeral In BrazilThousands of fans poured into Brazilian streets on Monday morning to pay their respects to Pele -- as the funeral for the late soccer legend got underway at a famed football stadium in Santos. People..TMZ.com - Published |
Mourners gather to pay respects to Pele at SantosThousands of mourners pay their respects to Brazil legend Pele who is lying in state at the stadium of his former club, Santos.BBC Sport - Published | Pelé's coffin greeted with fireworks before wakeBrazilian football legend Pelé's body has been taken to the stadium of his former club Santos.BBC Sport - Published |
Pele to lie in state at stadium of former club Santos ahead of funeralThousands of football fans will say a final goodbye to Brazil legend Pele at the home of his former club Santos.Sky News - Published | 'A joyous human being' - Lineker pays tribute to PeleBBC Sport's Gary Lineker pays tribute to Pele, recalling his own meetings with the Brazil legend who died this week.BBC Sport - Published |
Pele Paid $120K To Tie Shoes In World Cup, Sparked Feud Between Puma, AdidasPele was paid $120K by a major sneaker company to bend down at midfield and tie his shoe before a 1970 World Cup match ... giving birth to a bitter feud between Puma and Adidas! Pele's death has..TMZ.com - Published | Pele: An extraordinary life in picturesFrom winning the World Cup at 17 to being widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time - Pele's incredible life in pictures.BBC Sport - Published |
Premier League and EFL to honour PelePremier League and English Football League players are set to wear black armbands and hold a minute's applause to honour Brazil football legend Pele.BBC Sport - Published | 'Thank you, King' - Brazil lights up for PeleBrazil begins first day of mourning the late footballing legend as landmarks are lit up in tribute.BBC Sport - Published |
'To play like Pele is to play like God': What other players said of the Brazilian greatBrazil football great Pele has been praised all over the world following his death at age 82.Sky News - Published | Your tributes and memories of Brazil great PeleTributes and reaction following the death of Brazil legend Pele at the age of 82.BBC Sport - Published |
The player who united a nationPele was a footballing legend the world over, but for people in Brazil he was so much more.BBC Sport - Published | Brazil begins three days of mourning after death of PeleBrazil has entered three days of mourning following the death of football superstar Pele.Sky News - Published |
Pele's legendary career in his own wordsWatch as Brazil legend Pele discusses the pivotal parts of his footballing career.BBC Sport - Published | The King and I: Memories of meeting a football legendBBC Brasil journalist Fernando Duarte, who has met Pele many times, explains the impact and legacy of the man known around the world as 'King Pele'.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Pele's best World Cup GoalsWatch some of the best World Cup goals scored by legendary Brazilian forward Pele.BBC Sport - Published | Pele: From breaking Welsh hearts to World Cup iconPele scored 12 goals in four World Cup tournaments but counted the first, against Wales, as his most important.BBC Sport - Published |
The 'king' who 'changed everything' - Pele tributes"King" Pele "changed everything", says Brazil forward Neymar as tributes pour in for the late footballing legend.BBC Sport - Published | 'My five-minute interview with Pele'BBC Scotland's David Currie talks to Brazilian football legend Pele in 2016.BBC Sport - Published |