When 1958 World Cup final ended Pele collapsed, later his opponent told him: ‘When you scored your second goal I felt like applauding’
An obituary by journalist Jeff Powell Pele was a cut jewel – sharp-edged, glittering and flawless. Brazil’s three-time World Cup winner was perfect in every dimension and stands alone as football’s greatest of all time. For those among us who might be described as vertically challenged, it came as something...
Stoic Pele: How The King defied to the last day poor health that threatened to bog him down
Edson Arantes do Nascimento Pele struggled with health issues for several years prior to his death on Thursday December 29. Pele had made light of his health problems in an Instagram post following his surgery last September, saying that he had left intensive care, appearing in good spirits while smiling...
Final call: Lights go out for Pele as the soccer icon returns to the pavilion after battle with cancer
Pele, the Brazilian who has long been considered the greatest footballer of all time, has died at the age of 82. The legendary figure, a man who transcended his sport and was a global icon, learned that his colon cancer had advanced on December 21 and was told he would...
Eternal Pele: Samba icons take part in ‘Game of Stars’ charity match in honour of ailing legend
Brazil legend Pele was honoured during a ‘Game of Stars’ between Samba icons at the Maracana Stadium. Organised by former Brazil star Zico, the charity match featured numerous aces from the South American country. Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz captained a team featuring Zico, the 69-year-old’s grandson and several...
Chelsea and Man United shy away from sky-high loan fee for Atletico’s Felix, Arsenal keeping tabs
Arsenal have asked about Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish side want his wages paid in full plus an £8 million ($9.6 million) loan fee for six months, the Daily Mail reports. Chelsea and Manchester United have also spoken about the Portuguese but the figures are deemed...
Brazil legend Pele’s family on edge as they keep vigil in hospital where he’s under ‘elevated care’
The daughter of football legend Pele shared an emotional post saying her family are enduring “sadness and despair” with her dad still hospitalised. Pele is currently in the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in Sao Paulo after being admitted at the end of November 2022. The 82-year-old’s cancer has advanced and...
Man United players say the exit of poisonous Ronaldo restored feel-good mood at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s future may lie in their forward line’s past. They have long thought as much. It is just that they had picked the wrong part of their past. However, a feel-good mood is returning and the Red Devils are getting ready to pounce. There was the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer...
Arsenal’s $69 million bid for Shakhtar winger Mudryk declined, clubs pursuing a deal
Shakhtar Donetsk have rejected Arsenal’s initial offer worth up to £57 million ($69 million) for Mykhailo Mudryk. The north London side had offered Shakhtar €40 million ($42.6 million) up front with a further €25 million ($26.6 million) in potential add-ons. Despite the Ukrainian side turning down the offer, talks will...
Qatar declares Kamar Hotel room Lionel Messi stayed in during World Cup a ‘small museum’
The hotel room Lionel Messi stayed in during the Qatar World Cup is set to be turned into a museum after Argentina’s success in the tournament. Messi was instrumental in his nation’s first World Cup triumph for 36 years, and was named player of the tournament after netting twice in...
How Arsene Wenger arrived, cut back on booze culture at Arsenal and began bagging trophies
Iconic midfielder Patrick Vieira once had his car keys taken from him during a legendary Arsenal Christmas party. The Frenchman arrived at the club’s festive bash expecting a quiet one… but it ended up being a boozy celebration. Arsenal were known for their drinking culture before the days of Arsene...
