Pele was beloved internationally, and it showed in the outpouring of emotion following his death….
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Pele’s singular stardom dwarfed soccer in the U.S., but his appeal ignited its rise
Even at a time when few Americans followed soccer closely, they knew and embraced Pele as its star. And that helped…
How many World Cups did Pele win with Brazil? Selecao legend goals and stats on the game’s biggest stage
Pele, a Brazil legend and arguably the greatest footballer of all time, has died at the age of 82. The Sporting…
Is Pele the best football player ever? Greatest soccer star debate versus Messi, Ronaldo, Maradona and others
Often hailed as the greatest footballer of all time, Pele has died at the age of 82….
Netflix Pele documentary: Birth of a Legend movie reviews, length, and outline of star player’s life story
For fans looking to learn more about a giant of football, or who want to reminisce about one of their favorite…
TSN Archives: Pele’s magic ignites U.S. soccer boom (Oct. 29, 1977, issue)
It is a measure of Pele’s uniqueness, Paul Gardner wrote in The Sporting News, that in a world that contains literally…
Who did Pele play for? List of clubs and why he never played in Europe
Pele is best known for his incredible record-setting success with Brazil, but his club career was just as mind-blowing….
TSN Archives: Pele a Landslide Winner as NASL MVP (Sept. 11, 1976, issue)
It hardly came as a surprise that Pele, the New York Cosmos’ super star, was an overwhelming choice as the 1976…
Pele 1940-2022: The man who taught the world the beautiful game
Pele was football’s first global superstar and remains the game’s pre-eminent symbol of excellence. For many, he leaves only golden memories….
Who was Pele? Explaining why the Brazil legend is possibly the greatest soccer player of all time
Brazilian soccer icon Pele, who has died at the age of 82, is well established as one of the greatest players…