The king of soccer was true to his word during the three-week competition, scoring four goals and handing out six assists. Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the final with Pele's opening goal being the ...

The player who would be dubbed “The King” was introduced to the ... but never wanted to be a flag-bearer.” Pele’s life after soccer took many forms. He was a politician – Brazil ...

He is wearing a cloak and a headdress in his role as King Carnival ... an Olympic Order Medal at the Pele Museum in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 16, 2016. Soccer Legend Pelé visits Olympic ...

The world of football has lost its king with the news that the great Pele passed away at the age of 82. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or Pele as he was known and loved, passed away on 29 December ...

Some were dressed in the number 10 shirt Pele wore when playing for Santos. Outside a banner had been draped that read "Eternal King Pele". This is a moment that Brazilians had been expecting for ...

Traffic would be slower, restaurants busier, and the streets much louder. Following the news of king Pelé's death last night, as I was writing for the BBC's tributes live page, my family group ...

Seven England stars have been named by Pele in his list of the 100 greatest living footballers in the world. Modern heroes like David Beckham, Alan Shearer and Michael Owen are preferred to Sir ...

Watch: Crowds Say Goodbye to Brazil's Pelé Ahead of Soccer Star's Burial Thousands of fans paid their final respects to Pelé, the three-time World Cup winner who established his country as the ...