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/ 1360 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 […]

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/ 1360 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. […]

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/ 1368 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 […]

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/ 1376 days agoNeymar acquitted of fraud, corruption charges
A Spanish court acquitted Neymar of potential fraud and corruption charges. Previously, the Brazil and PSG star faced hefty fines and even a possible prison sentence in the case. Along with the player, the court acquitted all defendants, as well. This included Barcelona presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, ex-Santos president Odilio Rodrigues as […]

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/ 1377 days agoSpurs sweat latest Richarlison injury concerns
Tottenham Hotspur star striker Richarlison appears set to be sidelined because of fresh injury concerns. The Athletic is reporting that the 25-year-old forward suffered a hamstring injury in the build up to Brazil's match against Croatia on Friday. Despite the setback, the striker managed to play for the World Cup favorites. However, Richarlison was substituted […]

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/ 1377 days agoBrazil interested in appointing Pep Guardiola as coach, says report
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is on the radar for international coaching positions, including the highly touted Brazil job. Brazil head coach Tite departed the role after Brazil shockingly exited the World Cup in the quarterfinals against Croatia. That being said, he did mention his plans to leave after this World Cup prior to the […]

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/ 1380 days agoWorld newspapers react to Brazil-Croatia & Argentina-Holland
Club soccer may have surpassed international soccer in the hearts and minds of many fans, but no result in a domestic game can match the effect that a national team result can have on millions of people. From the depths of despair to the heights of happiness, here now is the reaction to Friday's dramatic […]

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/ 1380 days agoTite resigns from Brazil after shock World Cup exit
Tite, who coached Brazil for six years dating back to 2016, resigned from the position after the Seleção lost to Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals. Brazil only lost on penalties to the 2018 runner-up on penalties. In fact, Tite's squad had the lead with just five minutes to play in extra time. However, this marks […]

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/ 1380 days agoCroatia beat Brazil on penalties as goalkeeper stars
The World Cup favorites are now out of the tournament after Brazil lost to Croatia on Friday via penalties. Despite mustering just one shot on target in 120 minutes, the Europeans advanced to the semifinals. Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was undoubtedly the star of the show. The Dinamo Zagreb shot-stopper made 10 saves throughout the […]

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/ 1381 days agoReal Madrid agree fee for teenage star Endrick
Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a massive fee with Palmeiras for wonderkid Endrick. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has suggested that the 16-year-old striker will cost around $75 million. Because of his age, the player can't technically move to Real until he turns 18 in the summer of 2024. The six-year deal will keep […]

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/ 1383 days agoWho will win the World Cup?
With eight teams remaining in the 2022 World Cup, options are dwindling as to who can win the tournament. There are the usual favorites. France and England have a tasty quarterfinal fixture. Lionel Messi and Argentina play the Netherlands in a 2014 semifinal rematch. Then, Brazil and Portugal lit up their respective opposition in the […]

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/ 1383 days agoGabriel Jesus to miss up to three months with World Cup injury
Gabriel Jesus picked up an injury at the World Cup with a Brazil in the side's loss against Cameroon. While it first appeared not overly serious, later tests revealed the Arsenal striker needs surgery. Officially, it is a medial ligament injury in the forward's right knee. The Telegraph's Mike McGrath reports the surgery's recovery time […]

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/ 1384 days agoCroatia needs penalties, Brazil thumps South Korea at World Cup
In Monday's pair of round of 16 fixtures, two teams from the 2018 quarterfinals punched a ticket to that round of 2022. However, while Japan pushed Croatia to the brink, Brazil cruised along in what has been a sumptuous World Cup for the five-time champions. For South Korea and Japan, it is a harsh exit […]

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/ 1386 days agoNeymar Jr confirmed fit for Brazil-Korea World Cup game
Brazil have received a massive boost ahead of their Round of 16 clash against South Korea on Monday with Neymar available and in contention for the game. The 30-year-old had sustained a ligament damage during Brazil’s opening 2-0 win over Serbia and then missed the remaining group stage matched against Switzerland and Cameroon. Coach […]

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/ 1387 days agoBrazil's Gabriel Jesus ruled out of World Cup with injury
Brazil have been dealt with two fresh injury blows ahead of their round of 16 encounter against South Korea on Monday. Both Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles have been ruled out of the World Cup after picking up knee injuries in the 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their last group stage encounter. The pair underwent […]