Pele

In Pics: Pele attends Subroto Cup final in Delhi, shares stage with future stars

Football great and icon Pele's stint with India ended on Friday after the former Brazil star enthralled fans and budding players in the Ambedkar Stadium here. 

Oct 16, 2015, 20:51 PM IST

Pele mesmerises Delhi fans, ends India visit

Football legend Pele wound up his six-day visit to the country as a big crowd turned up at the Capital's Ambedkar Stadium to have a glimpse of the Brazilian three-time World Cup winner who battled physical difficulties to give the fans an experience of a lifetime.

Oct 16, 2015, 20:21 PM IST

Pele backs Zico for FIFA president

Pele tipped fellow Brazilian Zico as the next president of the game's world governing body FIFA

Oct 15, 2015, 22:57 PM IST

Pele terms FIFA corruption scandal a "shame"

Football legend Pele described the FIFA corruption scandal as a "shame".

Oct 15, 2015, 20:50 PM IST

Subroto Cup officials to honour Rio Olympic qualifiers: Report

A charity event has been organised by the Subroto Cup officials who have also decided to honour athletes Inderjeet Singh, Manish Rawat and Narsingh Pancham Yadav for Rio Olympics qualification.

Oct 15, 2015, 13:15 PM IST

Delhi gives warm welcome to 'Black Pearl' Pele

Brazilian football legend Pele tonight set foot in the Capital Delhi to a warm reception with around 100-odd enthusiastic fans and officials turning up to receive him at the airport in his first visit here.

Oct 14, 2015, 21:46 PM IST

Memories galore as Pele concludes Kolkata trip

Football legend Pele thanked the City of Joy as he concluded his three-day trip here with plenty of memories.

Oct 14, 2015, 19:48 PM IST

'Black Pearl' Pele to grace capital today after stint with Kolkata

After Kolkata, India's capital will get to share its moment with former football legendary icon Pele. 

Oct 14, 2015, 10:15 AM IST

AR Rahman honoured to do Pele biopic

Pele is a big legend in sports and doing his movie is such a big honour, says AR Rahman. 

Oct 14, 2015, 08:53 AM IST

Doing Pele film a big honour: AR Rahman

 For AR Rahman composing the music for Pele's biopic is a "dream come true".

Oct 13, 2015, 23:56 PM IST

Pele graces ISL match at Salt lake

Pele sat through the Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters FC's ISL match here on Tuesday.

Oct 13, 2015, 22:10 PM IST

In Pics: 'Black Pearl' Pele graces Kolkata

Former football superstar and icon Pele graced Kolkata on Monday as India had its stint with the best player ever.

Oct 13, 2015, 10:23 AM IST

Diego Maradona more complete footballer than Lionel Messi: Pele

Pele feels that Diego Maradona a more complete footballer than Lionel Messi.

Oct 12, 2015, 21:50 PM IST

Kolkata celebrates Pele's birthday in advance

Pele celebrated his birthday in advance as AR Rahaman sang the 'Happy birthday' jingle for the legend.

Oct 12, 2015, 20:49 PM IST

Women footballers becoming very strong: Pele

 Brazilian football legend Pele on Monday lauded women footballers, who, he says, are becoming "very strong" in the game.

Oct 12, 2015, 19:30 PM IST

Focus on base, ISL will help Indian football, says Pele

 Giving his prescription for improving Indian football standards, Brazilian legend Pele on Monday said the authorities must focus on the base - the grassroots - and ensure the game spreads in the universities, schools and colleges where the youngsters can be groomed.

Oct 12, 2015, 17:59 PM IST

Pele praises Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo but rates Lionel Messi as 'best in last 10 years'

Pele reckons Messi has been the best footballer in the last decade.

Oct 12, 2015, 14:26 PM IST

I have no intentions of becoming FIFA president: Pele

The 'Black Pearl' said he had no intentions of being the next FIFA president.

Oct 12, 2015, 13:13 PM IST

ISL 2015: Atletico de Kolkata vs Kerala Blasters - Preview

Atletico de Kolkata will look to open their home campaign on a winning note when they face Kerala Blasters FC.

Oct 12, 2015, 13:04 PM IST

Finest Bengali dishes await Pele

Aware of Pele's craving for fish some of the finest bengali dishes, including hilsa and prawn preparations, will be offered to the Brazilian legend for his dinner tonight at a five-star hotel in the city, organisers said.

Oct 11, 2015, 21:07 PM IST