Pele has died at the age of 82. The Brazilian was arguably the greatest player to grace the World Cup finals, winning football’s biggest prize three times. Here, the PA news agency takes a ...

Brazil's 1970 World Cup triumph in Mexico is seen as Pele's crowning glory. He was the star of what is often considered the best side the world has ever seen, but while Pele's superstardom endures to ...

The incomparable Pele passed away on 29 December 2022. In this previous interview with FIFA, he discusses Sweden 1958 and Mexico 1970. ’Maracanazo’ devastated Brazil. Yet it bore a promise that would ...

Tostao discusses almost missing out Mexico 1970, playing the latter stages of the final in tears and why Pele is the greatest of all time. “I had been involved in countless retinal detachment ...

Brazil's Pele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after Brazil won the World Cup final against Italy, 4-1, in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, June 21, 1970. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer ...

The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play. By Rory Smith Of all the myriad things Pelé did — the thousand-plus goals he ...

Pele's crowning glory was winning the 1970 World Cup as he approached his 30s, four years after he had vowed never to play in the tournament again after being kicked out of 1966. The Barron's news ...

As part of its coverage of the 1970 World Cup, ITV, the British television network, broadcasted a post-match studio show featuring pundits and former players and current stars from countries that hadn ...

From spearheading the “beautiful game" to helping Brazil win three World Cup titles, Pelé embodied greatness in his sport. The incarnation of the country’s style and elegance on the field, Pelé began ...

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's 1970 World Cup winners contained more gifted individuals than Spain's current all-conquering national side, the Brazilian side's greatest player Pele said on Wednesday.