Pele the birth of legend

Pele's funeral date and location announced

As football lovers around the world paid their respects to Pele on social media, Santos Futebol Clube released all the details on how fans can say goodbye to the football legend.

Pele: Why half of Brazil icon's goals are not counted, taking Ronaldo above him

The number of goals scored by Brazil football legend Pele has remained a source of debate among lovers of the game.

Greatest of all time football star finally revealed between Lionel Messi and Brazilian Pele

Brazil head coach, Tite, has dusted off compassion between Selecao legend Pele and Argentina ace Lionel Messi, saying the argument on who is best of all time between the duo lacks credibility because Pele is the greatest.

World best player: Iniesta names best footballer in history

Barcelona legend, Andres Iniesta, has named the best player in history of football. Iniesta, who spent over a decade playing with Messi at Barcelona, said the Argentine is the best footballer in history.

Neymar gives stunning response to Pele who criticized his games

Paris-Saint-Germain star Neymar has dismissed the criticism of Brazilian football legend Pele over his performances at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Football king has left us, his legacy will never be forgotten - Mbappe mourns Pele

Paris Saint-Germain attacker, Kylian Mbappe has mourned the death of Brazil legend, Pele. Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82 after battling cancer.

Lothar Matthaus snubs Messi, Ronaldo, names world's greatest player of all time

Germany legend, Lothar Matthaus, has snubbed Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and named Brazil legend, Pele, as the world's greatest football player of all time.

Neymar close to breaking Pele's goals record

Meanwhile, Neymar is well ahead of Brazil legend Ronaldo's 62. Neymar will hope to lead Brazil to victory when the 2022 FIFA World starts in November in Qatar.

World football legend, Pele visits Nigeria

His visit allowed the warring sides to watch Pele and Santos play an exhibition match in Lagos. Pele would be in the country from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12 for the programme, tagged "WJS/YEDA Legend Edition''.

Diego Maradona snubs Messi, Pele, names greatest footballer ever

"Pele's friends invented a trophy for him as the living legend of football. But even I have beaten him to become one of the best players in history." Maradona added: "I think I'd have quite a few [Ballons d'Or].

Pele hospitalised for cardiac problem

Brazil football legend Pele has been rushed to hospital in Sao Paulo over cardiac-related complications, Daily Mail reported. The health of the legendary star has reportedly deteriorated after he was hospitalized for swollen body.

Hospital releases fresh update on Pele's health

The hospital added that Pele is getting antibiotics to treat an infection, as well as undergoing chemotherapy against cancer. In September 2021, Pele had a colon tumour removed and has been in and out of the hospital.

Qatar 2022: Stay strong - Pele tells Man Utd star

Brazil legend Pele has sent a message to Manchester United star, Antony, following the country's World Cup exit. Brazil, tipped as one of the World Cup's favourites, crashed out of the competition at the quarter-final stage on Friday.

Brazilian legend pele finally picks greatest player between Ronaldo and Messi

Brazil's football legend, Pele has named Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi as one of the players he would have loved to play with. Pele says Messi is "the most complete player" in the world at present.

Cristiano Ronaldo not rated among top five footballers in history (Full list)

According to Cassano, Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi; late Argentine legend, Diego Maradona; Dutch legend, Johan Cruyff; and Brazil legends, Pele and Ronaldo Nazario are the greatest players of all-time ahead of Ronaldo.

Brazil football legend, Pele leaves hospital after weeks

The tumor was discovered in Pele's system when he went for routine medical examinations at the end of August. Pele won the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups, and remains Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches.

Valladolid vs Barcelona: Messi reacts after breaking Pele's scoring record

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has spoken about overtaking Brazil legend Pele, to become the player to score the most goals for a single club. Messi netted the record-breaking 644th goal in the second half of their 3-0 win at Valladolid.