Mandatory Credit: Photo by ABACA/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13269962o) HAND OUT - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and France national football team forward Kylian Mbappe (R) and Brazilian football legend Pele take part in a meeting at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris on April 2, 2019. Pelé Meets With Kylian Mbappé - Paris, France - 02 Apr 2019

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Pele 2.0: No Imitation

Many have been anointed the "New Pele," but none have lived up to the star quality of the Brazilian great, writes Mark Gleeson.

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July 22, 2024

International / News / Soccer

Neymar celebrates breaking Brazil record with LTD Edition NJR78 FUTURE boot

To celebrate his record-breaking 78th goal for Brazil, Neymar Jr. and PUMA designed and created 78 limited-edition FUTURE football boots that will be presented to 78 of the most influential people in Neymar’s career including family, friends, coaches, current and ex-teammates, and Brazil legends.

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September 12, 2023

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Neymar overtakes Pele goals record in Bolivia win

Neymar has surpassed Pele as Brazil's all-time top scorer after bagging a brace in their 5-1 victory over Bolivia.

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September 9, 2023

International / News / Soccer

Beckenbauer: Football has lost greatest player in history

Franz Beckenbauer mourned the death of fellow World Cup winner Pele, claiming "football has lost the greatest player in its history".

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December 30, 2022

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Messi hails Brazilian great: ‘Rest in peace, Pele’

World Cup winner Lionel Messi led the rest of football-crazy Argentina in bidding Brazilian hero Pele farewell on social media.

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December 30, 2022

International / News / Soccer

Ronaldo: Pele ‘source of inspiration for so many millions’

Football icon Pele was praised by Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday as a "source of inspiration for so many millions".

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December 30, 2022

International / News / Soccer

Mbappe: Pele’s legacy ‘will never be forgotten’

France star Kylian Mbappe has insisted Pele's legacy "will never be forgotten" after the Brazil legend died at the age of 82.<

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December 30, 2022

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Neymar: Pele ‘transformed football into an art’

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has stated that football legend Pele "transformed football into an art" in a tribute to his country's greatest sporting icon.

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December 30, 2022

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Brazil legend Pele dies aged 82 after battle with cancer

Brazilian football icon Pele, a three-time World Cup winner and widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, has died at the age of 82.

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December 30, 2022

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Pele: Messi ‘deserved’ to win World Cup

Brazilian legend Pele believes Lionel Messi "deserved" to be a World Cup winner after guiding Argentina to victory over the defending champions France on Sunday.

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December 19, 2022