Neymar became Brazil’s all-time top scorer with his goal against Bolivia on Friday taking him to 78 goals and surpassing Pele’s record. The forward, who was making his 125th appearance for Brazil, could have broken the record in the 17th minute of the South American World Cup qualifier but saw his penalty kick saved. But in the 61st minute, Neymar …

Pelé, arguably the greatest footballer ever, is now an adjective synonymous with “exceptional”, “outstanding”, “unique”. Real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, who died at 82 years last 29th December, was a Brazilian professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. Popular …

The widow of late football legend, Pelé will inherit 30 percent of his assets, according to his Will, which also mentions a woman who could be his unrecognised daughter, the widow’s lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. The Will states that Pelé’s third and last wife, Marcia Cibele Aoki will inherit his mansion in Guaruja, a seaside resort town south of …

FIFA president Gianni Infantino insisted Wednesday that he would never be disrespectful to Pelé as he came under fire over a photo call at the Brazilian legend’s wake. The Swiss said he took the photo as Pelé’s friends seemed unable to operate their mobile phones. “I took the phone of one of them and took the photo of all of …

Thursday’s death of football legend Pelé has expected elicited reactions across the football world. Pelé was born and raised in the favelas of Tres Coracoes in Minas Gerais, Edson Arantes do Nascimento – he would become known as Pele at school, apparently because of the way he mispronounced the name of his favorite footballer, Bile – grew up in poverty …

Football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento (famously known as Pelé) is dead. Three-time World Cup winner, Pelé is widely considered to be football’s first global superstar. For some time, he has been treated for colon cancer, following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021, and had required regular medical treatment. After being admitted back into hospital at the end …