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.

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 ...

The debate over the greatest player in soccer history has always been a contentious topic, with opinions varying across ...

ROBINHO was hailed from an early age as the new Pele – even by the man himself. But instead of becoming another Brazilian ...

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Brazil icon Pele could not have been more right with his incredible assessment of late ...

In his article on BBC Sport, Sutton wrote: “It seems Kai Havertz has turned into Pele in the eyes of Arsenal fans since he ...

He stated that considering Abedi Pele's performances for the Black Stars, he stands out as the best Ghanaian footballer ever. The LA Galaxy player noted that the legendary footballer's exploits in ...

Former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari has raised concerns about the absence of some Ghanaian football greats at the top echelons of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Including friendlies and touring games, Pele holds the Guinness ... is that all of the players mentioned are very deserving of their place in soccer’s folklore.