Pelé

Brazilian footballer (1940–2022)

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century, alongside Diego Maradona. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record.

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From facing Pele to Bath City FC - meet the 80-year-old assistant manager As Bath City prepare to play in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup, 80-year-old assistant boss Jim Barron talks about his career and the time he faced Brazil legend Pele. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2024
'We have Pele here' - when Wenger tried to sign Mbappe Former Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger tells the story of how he flew to Monaco to try and 'convince' a young Kylian Mbappe to sign for Arsenal. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2024
Woman claiming to be Pele's daughter 'wants football legend's body exhumed' A woman who claims to be Pele's daughter wants the legendary footballer's body to be exhumed for a DNA test, according to local media. Sky News - Published on January 23, 2024

'The friend of Pele & Moore and a footballing legend' Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was the friend of Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore and Pele and one of football's most important figures. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Rio's Christ the Redeemer lit up to honour Pele Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue is lit up with Pele's jersey to mark the first anniversary of the Brazilian legend's death. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2023
Christ the Redeemer dons Pele's shirt on anniversary of football legend's death Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with Pele’s bright yellow football shirt to mark the anniversary of his death. Sky News - Published on December 30, 2023

Pele's former club Santos relegated for first time A stoppage-time goal condemns Santos, Brazil legend Pele's former club, to their first relegation from the top flight. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2023
Brazil's Neymar overtakes Pele goals record Brazil's Neymar hits two goals in his side's 5-1 win over Bolivia to become the country's all-time men's top scorer, overtaking the legendary Pele's record. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023
Pelé's Massive Tomb Opens To Public In Brazil, Features Turf & Life-Size Statues Fans wanting to pay their respects to Pelé will now be greeted by an epic memorial ... the soccer legend's tomb in Brazil has just opened to the public -- and it's lavish. The shrine -- which is.. TMZ.com - Published on May 16, 2023
'Pelé' enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique' The football legend's name is added to a Brazilian dictionary as an adjective meaning "exceptional". BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023

Cape Verde renames stadium in honour of Pele The Estadio Nacional will now be called the Pele Stadium in tribute to the late Brazilian great. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2023
FIFA boss 'dismayed' after coming under fire for taking selfie near Pele's open coffin FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he is "dismayed" after he was criticised for taking a selfie near Pele's body as he lay in state. Sky News - Published on January 3, 2023
Thousands line Santos streets for Pele's funeral Thousands of mourners line the streets as Brazilian football icon Pele is laid to rest in Santos, the city of his former club. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2023	Brazil says final goodbye to Pelé on his last journey A procession carrying Pelé's coffin passed through the streets of Santos, before a private family burial. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2023
Pele's coffin carried through streets of Santos as public bid final farewell to football legend The coffin of football legend Pele has been carried through the streets of Santos in Brazil as the public paid their final respects to the sporting icon. Sky News - Published on January 3, 2023	Fans in their thousands queue to see hero Pele's coffin - ahead of its unusual final resting place Edson Arantes do Nascimento wasn't born here, and he didn't die here. Sky News - Published on January 3, 2023
FIFA to ask every country to name a stadium in honour of football great Pele, Infantino says FIFA plans to ask every country in the world to name a stadium in honour of the late football legend Pele, its president Gianni Infantino has said. Sky News - Published on January 2, 2023	Fans Flood Streets To Mourn Soccer Legend Pele At Funeral In Brazil Thousands of fans poured into Brazilian streets on Monday morning to pay their respects to Pele -- as the funeral for the late soccer legend got underway at a famed football stadium in Santos. People.. TMZ.com - Published on January 2, 2023
Mourners gather to pay respects to Pele at Santos Thousands of mourners pay their respects to Brazil legend Pele who is lying in state at the stadium of his former club, Santos. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2023	Pelé's coffin greeted with fireworks before wake Brazilian football legend Pelé's body has been taken to the stadium of his former club Santos. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2023
Pele to lie in state at stadium of former club Santos ahead of funeral Thousands of football fans will say a final goodbye to Brazil legend Pele at the home of his former club Santos. Sky News - Published on January 2, 2023