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News
/ 7 days agoSimulation results show who reigns supreme: Messi, Maradona, Pelé, or Cristiano Ronaldo?
A video game simulation has delivered a surprising verdict in the never-ending debate over the greatest footballer of all time. YouTuber Ramman's EA SPORTS FC24 experiment produced unexpected results, crowning Diego Maradona as the ultimate champion after a ten-year virtual career.
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 164 days agoEngland great identifies new Messi – and he plays for Spain
As Euro 2024 approaches its climax, the soccer world has been captivated by the extraordinary talent of Spain’s 17-year-old winger, Lamine Yamal. The young Barcelona star has made history with his performances, drawing comparisons to legends like Lionel Messi and Pele. His impact has been so profound that former England striker Gary Lineker has placed […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 314 days agoNot Messi nor Ronaldo: Romario names 2 players surpassing him
According to Brazilian icon Romario, there have only been two players in history who were better than him, and they are not Ronaldo or Messi. Romario scored 55 goals in 70 games for Brazil from 1987 to 2005. In 1994, he earned the Golden Ball award when the Seleção captured the World Cup trophy. Even […]
Brazil
/ 335 days agoLate legend Pele's body could be exhumed for bizarre reason
The question of how many children the late Brazilian soccer great Pele fathered has sparked new debate. A woman claiming to be the former player’s long-lost daughter demands that his remains be exhumed. After a protracted fight with colon cancer, Pele died on Dec. 29, 2022. The loss of probably the sport's most iconic global […]
Brazil
/ 432 days agoRare Brazilian Pelé trading card sells for $66,000
One of the most sought-after soccer trading cards in the world entered auction earlier this week. The card, a 1958 Americana LTDA Futebol Pele rookie, is considered extremely rare. This is, of course, reflected in the card's final sale price. The auction ultimately ended on Thursday night with a winning bidder of $66,000. The history […]
American Soccer
/ 495 days agoMessi, like Pele, can leave a historic legacy on American soccer
Nearly 50 years before Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami, the world's greatest soccer player at the time, Pele, shocked the world by coming out of retirement to sign with the North American Soccer League's New York Cosmos. These two transfers, separated by five decades, provide an intriguing comparison of the influence of global superstars. That […]
News
/ 528 days agoHow Messi's stats compare to Pelé and Maradona
The magisterial, as Ray Hudson would put it, play of Lionel Messi has dazzled soccer fans for nearly two decades. Debates still persist, but he is undoubtedly the greatest player of his generation. Messi has the numbers to back it up. But how do Messi's stats compare to the legends of the past? The title […]
Leagues: NASL
/ 726 days agoPelé leaves behind an everlasting soccer legacy in America
The world has lost a a true icon, as the legendary Pelé passed away Thursday in his native Brazil. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the Brazilian maestro dazzled the world in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, winning three World Cup titles over that span. And he spent nearly 20 years making 636 appearances with Santos […]
Brazil
/ 726 days agoRIP PELÉ, 1940-2022
Pelé, one of the most recognizable athletes in history, died on Thursday. The three-time World Cup winner is a legend of more than just soccer. He was 82. For some time, Pelé's health deteriorated. Most recently, he had issues regarding colon cancer. He spent Christmas in a hospital in Brazil surrounded by his loved ones. […]
Brazil
/ 734 days agoPelé health condition worsens; spending Christmas in hospital
Legendary Brazil forward Pelé has seen his health condition worsen in recent days. The 82-year-old former player is dealing with cancer and the disease is apparently advancing. Pelé was previously diagnosed with colon cancer in September of 2021. While there was some good news regarding his condition earlier in the year, he has since been […]
Lionel Messi
/ 738 days agoMessi joins Pelé and Maradona as immortals
In 2013, during a visit with Pope Francis, legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon touched Lionel Messi’s face and stated “I wanted to make sure he was human like us. For me, Lionel Messi is an alien that dedicates himself to playing with humans." High praise from one of football’s greatest goalkeepers. And yes, Lionel Messi is […]
Pele
/ 753 days agoPray for Pelé: Brazil star moved to end-of-life care hospital
Brazilian news outlet Folha de Sao Paulo is claiming that soccer superstar Pelé is not responding to chemotherapy treatment. Because the harsh treatment is now not working, doctors have reportedly began palliative care on the Brazilian. The former Brazil international has been dealing with intestinal cancer since September of 2021. Initial chemotherapy appeared to be […]
Brazil
/ 774 days agoNeymar admits Qatar World Cup could be his last
Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has claimed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be his final tournament. The winger made his senior debut for the South American powerhouse 12 years ago and will turn 31 in just a few months. "I'll play like it's the last," Neymar recently told Globo. "I talk […]
Pele
/ 945 days agoGreatest soccer film ever made? Victory deserves a consideration
The soccer film Victory puts a sporting twist on the propaganda during WWII in Nazi Germany. When FIFA staged the first World Cup in 1930, the tournament only had 13 nations. The contemporary version, such as Qatar 2022, has 32. In 2026, that number balloons up to 40. That first tournament, Uruguay, the host, emerged […]
Diego Maradona
/ 946 days agoWho is the greatest soccer player of all time?
The debate over who is the greatest soccer player of all time is seldom a cordial one. This opinion is baked into the minds of soccer fans over their 'G.O.A.T.' is. Of course, there are plenty of factors that come into play over who someone considers truly great. Home country is a major factor. Brazilians […]