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Pele

Pele congratulates Lionel Messi for equalling his goal-scoring record for single club

"When your heart overflows with love, it is difficult to change your path. Like you, I know what it`s like to love wearing the same shirt every day," Pele wrote on Instagram.

Dec 20, 2020, 15:41 PM IST

Barcelona's Lionel Messi equals Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club

Messi hit the milestone goal with a diving header just before halftime immediately after his penalty was saved by Valencia keeper.

Dec 20, 2020, 00:06 AM IST

One day we'll kick a ball together in the sky above, says Pelé after Diego Maradona dies aged 60

Diego Maradona reportedly died of a massive heart attack.

Nov 25, 2020, 22:50 PM IST

Brazilian legend Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo on reaching 100-goal landmark

The Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo, reached the 100-goal mark when he scored the first of his two-goals as he powered his side to a 2-0 victory over Sweden in the Nations League encounter on Tuesday

Sep 09, 2020, 16:06 PM IST

Brazil unveils Pele statue to mark 50th anniversary of 1970 World Cup triumph

Pele, who will be 80 in October and finds it difficult to walk, was not present at the ceremony in the CBF’s museum but had been given a preview of the statue which he declared “perfect”.

Feb 21, 2020, 10:27 AM IST

I am good: Brazil legend Pele rubbishes talks of depression

Three-time world champion and former Brazil striker Pele has brushed aside claims of him being depressed and reclusive, saying that he is doing fine and managing a busy schedule.

Feb 14, 2020, 10:19 AM IST

England bids final farewell to World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks

Team-mates from England's 1966 World Cup win and members of former clubs Stoke City and Leicester came to join a cortege to the funeral for Banks who died aged 81 last month.

Mar 04, 2019, 18:05 PM IST

Pele: Brazil still to gel ahead of World Cup

Brazil may be five-time winners of the World Cup and joint favorites to make it six in Russia this year but the South Americans do not yet have the right blend for success, three-time World Cup winner Pele said on Wednesday.

Jun 07, 2018, 09:06 AM IST

Neymar impresses on Brazil return but caution urged by Tite

Brazil coach Tite said he was surprised how well Neymar performed on his return from a three-month injury lay-off in Sunday`s 2-0 pre-World Cup friendly win over Croatia but said the forward required patience.

Jun 04, 2018, 13:24 PM IST

Pele confident Neymar can lead Brazil at World Cup

Brazilian legend Pele says he is confident about Brazil`s chances at the upcoming World Cup and expects injured star Neymar to be fully fit to lead the side in Russia.

Apr 16, 2018, 16:45 PM IST

Neymar already world's best, says Pele

Neymar has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the world`s best player, according to Brazilian football great Pele.

Feb 24, 2018, 11:12 AM IST

Brazilian football chief Marco Polo Del Nero given 90-day FIFA ban

The 76-year-old, a former member of the FIFA Council, is the latest prominent South American official to be banned by the sport`s governing body as part of its investigation into a vast corruption scandal.

Dec 15, 2017, 20:33 PM IST

World Cup 2018 Qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo leapfrogs Pele in list of all-time international goalscorers

Ronaldo's 78 puts him alongside Iraq's Hussein Saeed at position 5. He is now six goals behind Hungary's Ferenc Puskas, who is still the top scorer among Europeans. Leading the chart is Iran's Ali Daei with 109 goals in 149 international appearances.

Sep 01, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

Usain Bolt finds uncanny resemblance with Don Bradman after finishing with bronze in final 100m race of his career

As for Bolt, he did find himself alongside greatest like Muhammad Ali and Pele, as he had wished for, prior to the Rio Olympics. Well, both had bid adieu to their sports in a similar manner. While Pele failed to score a goal in his very last game for Brazil, Muhammad Ali had lost his final bout. They are also human after all, probably that's how they part.

Aug 07, 2017, 17:16 PM IST