Pele the birth of legend

Messi breaks Pele's goals record

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has broken the South American men's record of goals held by Brazil legend, Pele. Messi netted a hat-trick as they beat Bolivia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying fixture in Buenos Aires.

I am still the most decorated footballer in Nigeria - Mikel brags [Video]

Responding, Osimhen reckoned that Mikel "is more than a legend" to many of their compatriots, adding that the former Super Eagles captain inspired him and others on and off the pitch.

Lionel Messi beats Ronaldo, Maradona and Pele for 1 prestigious award

In the poll, Ronaldo was a close second, receiving 36% of the vote while Pele and Diego Maradona came in third and fourth with 15% and 5% of the vote respectively.

Tributes As Mother of Brazil's Football Legend, Pele Dies

The mother of the legendary footballer, who married Joao Ramos do Nascimento, at the age of 16, also had another son, Jair, who died in 2020 of cancer, the same illness that claimed Pele's life.

Messi not greatest Argentinian player of all time - Piers Morgan

The poll named Messi, who now plays for Inter Miami in MLS, the greatest player of all time. Messi finished ahead of eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo and the late Brazil football legend, Pele.

I'm world's highest goal scorer ever, Pele's goals were unofficial - Ronaldo

There were arguments and suggestions that Pele was still leading in the chart with some websites crediting the Brazilian legend with over 1000 goals.

Marcia Aoki: All you need to know about Pele's widow (Video)

Everything you need to know about Marcia Aoki, the wife of football icon Pele before the legendary Brazilian's passing in December 2022. Pele's standing in the sport he made well-liked is undisputed.

Scores finally settled as Ahmed Musa picks the greatest footballer among Messi, Ronaldo, Pele and Maradona

During the playing days of Diego Maradona and Pele, these two players were so fantastic and arguments of who was the best between them is still going on.

Meet The Top 10 Greatest Dribblers In Football History (No 7 Is An African)

The now late Dutch legend was likewise an amazing dribbler and a creator of the notable capacity "The Cruyff turn". Find happiness in the hereafter legend!

Ronaldo names 8 greatest players ever

Brazil football legend, Ronaldo Nazario, has named the eight greatest players of all time. The former Inter Milan and Real Madrid striker described them as a "special group".

Outrage as Ronaldo misses out, Messi ranked 7th in 10 most famous athletes of all time (FULL LIST)

Messi, who is widely considered the greatest player of all time after cementing his legacy by leading Argentina to FIFA World Cup triumph in 2022, is one of only four footballers to make the full list and one of only three inside the top ten

Video: Spain 2 - 1 France (Jul-9-2024) Euro 2024 Highlights

Yamal became the youngest player to score at a European Championship or World Cup, beating the record previously held by Brazil legend Pele, when he shifted the ball onto his left foot and curled a stunning shot in off the post from 25 yards

Who is better between Ronaldo and Messi? Brazil legend names his choice with genuine reasons

Pele was quoted saying that the former Real Madrid winger is the best because of his consistency year-in, year-out on the pitch.

Injustice of football - Eto'o compares Okocha to Ronaldinho

In 2004, the former Bolton Wanderers midfielder made Pele's list of 125 living legends of the sport, one of only four African players - alongside Abedi Pele, George Weah, and Roger Milla - to make the cut.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football's joint highest-ever goalscorer

Although Pele's Instagram bio proclaims him as 'Leading Goal Scorer of All Time (1,283)', there is still debate over whether all of the Brazil legend's strikes were in official matches.

Salah, Mane top 5-man list for African footballer of the year, Super Eagles stars ignored

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha is the last Nigerian to win the award in 2004 while Liverpool star Mohammed Salah is the current holder of the award.

50 greatest footballers of all time ranked, Messi 3rd, Ronaldo 6th (Full list)

The website named Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, with Brazilian legend, Pele in second spot, while Barcelona King, Lionel Messi completes the top three.

Messi, Pele will never say that - Brady blasts Ronaldo for praising himself

Neither Messi nor Pele would say anything like this. And nudging at Ronaldo all the time is his obsession with Messi, whose career at Barcelona was at least the equal of his at Real Madrid."