He was 17 years old and the magazine “L'Equipe” awarded him the title of “King of Football” When he returned to Santos, Pelé was already very famous and took over the team when the crack ...

Brazilian playwright Nelson Rodrigues anointed Pele "the King." Journalist Joao Luiz de Albuquerque talked about the impact of Pele's performance: "He was the light at the end of the tunnel.

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Diego Maradona and Pele are considered two of the greatest footballers in history – but how do their goals and assists ...

As one of football's all-time greats, other sport stars, celebrities, politicians and even royalty all wanted to meet him. Pele married three times. Here he's pictured with his first wife ...

Long before the debate became 'Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?' the question of which player is the greatest of all time was dominated by Pele and Diego Maradona.

The Portuguese's fabled rivalry with the Argentinean maestro has graced football conversations ... the 32-year-old named Pele as the King ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

ERIC CANTONA "I sometimes feel as though football was invented for this magical player." SIR BOBBY CHARLTON "Pele was the only footballer who surpassed the boundaries of logic." JOHAN CRUYFF "The ...

Pele, a three-time World Cup winner, had been moved to palliative care early in December after his body stopped responding to cancer treatment. His death at the age of 82 was announced on Friday ...

Brazilian footballer, Neymar Jr., has named who is the true king of football. The former Barcelona ... for me there is only one king, and that is Pele. “Many things happened; I had many injuries ...

Football is more than just a sport; it’s a global phenomenon that unites millions. Among the champions of this beloved game, Brazil, Germany, and Spain stand out for their remarkable achievements and ...

Happy Birthday to the player known as “King Kazu.” But there's more to celebrate. He's also set to start his 40th season in professional soccer, the oldest player in the Japanese Football League.