Brazilian soccer great Pele says his poor health will keep him from lighting the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics. In a statement on Friday, Pele said: "I'm not physically ...

Feb 23 (Reuters) - A new movie about Brazilian soccer great Pele is the latest in a series of documentaries in what has been described as a golden age of sports film. Documentaries about American ...

Discover the 10 best World Cup goals ever scored, from Pelé to Richarlison, and learn who could deliver the next iconic ...

Not all are rewarded for their contributions to this wall of sound. Countless greats have failed to get their hands on the ...

Salah has been nominated for a prestigious individual award just as he’s in the midst of a stormy standoff with Arne Slot.

The name Pelé is synonymous with the sport of soccer—even if you’ve never watched a game in your life. The sport’s first true global icon, Pelé not only put Brazil firmly on the footballing map but ...

Numerous greats have graced the Africa Cup of Nations with their presence over the years, but which of them have really ...

The 1994 World Cup draw was supposed to sell soccer to America; instead, it became a comedy show -- and a turning point for U ...

Dec 20 (Reuters) - Brazil soccer great Pele has paid tribute to Lionel Messi for equalling his goal-scoring record for a single club after the Argentine forward netted his 643rd goal for Barcelona in ...

Swansea City hero Lee Trundle has reacted to a controversial claim that he was a better footballer than Pelé - which has ...