"If you would use the word perfect, Pele almost is there. He was the greatest soccer player in the history of this game," says former West German star Franz Beckenbauer on ESPN Classic's ...

Edson Arantes do Nascimento was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Corazones, in Minas Gerais and his childhood was marked by two dreams: trying to be a soccer player like his father, and reversing ...

A staple in English football history, the original Wembley Stadium was built in 1923, and it would go on to host some of the ...

Diego Maradona and Pele are considered two of the greatest footballers in history – but how do their goals and assists ...

This is because Pele picked players still alive today - with the emotional exception of Marc Vivien Foe, the Manchester City and Cameroon player who collapsed and died during a match last year.

Soccer legend Pelé died of colon cancer on December 29 at the age of 82. Thousands of Brazilians paid tribute before his private burial. More from News Soccer legend Pelé died of colon cancer on ...

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 ...

Brazil, a powerhouse of global football, is in a precarious spot as it aims to relive its glory days once again.

Legendary Manchester United captain Roy Keane shared his list of the greatest soccer players ever, notably excluding Lionel ...

Ghana and African football legend Abedi Pele is largely lauded for his unique football style and achievements which saw him win the African Player of the Year award three times. However ...