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08 Sep

Neymar one goal away from overtaking Pele as Brazil’s all-time top scorer

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Neymar Jr needs to score one more goal to surpass Pele as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer. As things stand, the forward, who signed for Al-Hilal this summer, sits level with his legendary compatriot on 77 goals. It would appear to be only a matter of time before Neymar finds goal number 78 and overtakes the three-time World Cup winner Pele. That historic strike could be recorded in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia, while Brazil also face Peru next Tuesday. “It is hard to know what that record means, but it does mean a lot. “No-one ever thought about…

27 Apr

Brazilian Dictionary Adds Soccer Legend Pelé As Adjective Meaning ‘Exceptional’

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A Brazilian dictionary has added “Pelé” as an adjective to use when describing someone who is “exceptional, incomparable, unique.” The announcement by the Michaelis dictionary on Wednesday is part of a campaign that gathered more than 125,000 signatures to honor the late soccer great's impact beyond his sport. The three-time World Cup champion died in December at age 82 after a fight against colon cancer. The dictionary entry reads: “The one that is extraordinary, or who because of his quality, value or superiority cannot be matched to anything or anyone, just like Pelé; nickname of Edson Arantes do Nascimento (1940-2022),…

30 Dec

There’ll Never Be Another Like Him – Akufo-Addo Mourns Pelé

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Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid glowing tribute to world football legend Pele. The ex-Brazilian footballer died on Thursday, December 29 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. He was 82. Tributes have poured in for the only man to have won the FIFA World Cup three times. President Akufo-Addo on Friday, December 30 took to his official Twitter page to express condolences, on behalf of the people of Ghana, to Pele’s family, the Brazilian people, the Brazilian government and football lovers in general. There has been a 3-day national mourning declared in Brazil with the funeral scheduled for…

29 Dec

Breaking News: Soccer Legend Pelé Dies At 82

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SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. He had been hospitalized for the last month with multiple ailments. His agent Joe Fraga confirmed his death. Widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game’s most prolific scorer with Brazilian club Santos and the Brazil national team.…

15 Mar

‘I Admire You A Lot’- Pele Congratulates Ronaldo On Passing Official Goals Tally

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'I Admire You A Lot'- Pele Congratulates Ronaldo On Passing Official Goals Tally Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward's hat-trick against Cagliari took him past the Brazilian legend's tally of goals scored in official matches. Ronaldo netted three times inside the opening 32 minutes to take his career total to 770 - three clear of Pele's tally of 767. "Life is a solo flight. Each makes his own journey. And what a beautiful journey you are having. I admire you a lot, I love watching you play and this is no secret to anyone. Congratulations on breaking my…