Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend widely hailed as "O Rei do Futebol," the king of his sport, the only man to win the World Cup three times, died Thursday at a hospital in Brazil. He was 82. His death ...

Globally recognized as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Brazilian-born Pelé scored more than 1,000 goals during his professional career and achieved many more milestones besides.

Pelé, Brazilian soccer legend and record-holding winner of three World Cups, has died. He was 82. The footballer's agent, Joe Fraga, confirmed his passing to the Associated Press. Pelé died Thursday ...

In 1976, Bobby Moore and Pele joined forces to play for Team America against the world's best during USA's 200th anniversary celebrations.

Pelé was defined in the last couple of decades by what he wasn’t — namely, Diego Maradona. Pelé was soccer’s straight-edged counter to Maradona, the outspoken cocaine addict who fraternized with ...

Pele, who helped inspire Brazil to glory in 1958, 1962 and 1970, is the only player to have won the FIFA World Cup on three separate occasions.

Santos FC lost its legend, Brazil lost its national treasure and the world of soccer lost its king – and its greatest player ever – on Thursday. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, died ...

Pele was arguably the greatest football of all time - and his tragic death has sent shockwaves around the world. His dedicated third wife Marcia Aoki was at his bedside when he passed away at the age ...

Bocaina de Minas, BRAZIL — Down a dirt road in the mountains of Minas Gerais, Pelé's home state, Jorge Tavares received the news of the star's death from a 4 a.m. newscast. As a boy, Tavares and his ...

Pelé, the soccer legend who inspired a nation on and off the field, died Thursday after battling colon cancer. He was 82. Pelé had a tumor removed in September 2021 and had been undergoing ...

Brazilian football superstar Pele was incredibly faithful to his club, but not so much off the pitch. Arguably the greatest player of all time, Pele began playing for Santos at the age of 15 and ...