Pele

World soccer to fall silent in memory of Pele

World soccer to fall silent in memory of Pele

The sporting world expressed its sorrow at the death of one of its greatest heroes on Friday, bidding farewell to Brazilian soccer legend Pele with a flood of heartfelt tributes. Brazil's Pele, a prolific goalscorer who won the …

Pelé passes away

Pelé passes away

According to the Associated Press, Brazil's three-time World Cup champion Pelé died after a long illness. He died at 15:27 local time due to multiple organ failure caused by cancer. The full name of the legend is …

Pele hospitalised in battle against cancer

Pele hospitalised in battle against cancer

Brazilian soccer legend Pele is in a stable condition after he was admitted to hospital on Tuesday to re-evaluate his cancer treatment, the hospital said in a statement on Wednesday. "After medical evaluation, the patient was taken …

Brazil's Pele back in hospital

Brazil's Pele back in hospital

Brazilian soccer great Pele returned to hospital on Monday as he continues to receive treatment for cancer, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said in a medical note on Tuesday. Edson Arantes do Nascimento's clinical condition …

Brazil's Maracana stadium to be renamed after Pele

Brazil's Maracana stadium to be renamed after Pele

Brazil's world-famous Maracana is to get a new name - the Edson Arantes do Nascimento - Rei Pele stadium. The Rio de Janeiro state legislature voted to change its official title to honour the 80-year-old legend who scored his …

Pele gets COVID-19 vaccine

Pele gets COVID-19 vaccine

Brazilian football great Pele, 80, received a Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday, a moment he described as "unforgettable" while urging people not to let down their guard against the deadly virus. "Today was an unforgettable day. I …