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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The World Cup top scorers of all time list differs heavily from the stereotypical list of who the greatest players of all time are. If anything, that signals that heroes are made in the monthlong competition that happens every four years. For example, Cristiano Ronaldo has seven goals in his four World Cup competitions. That […]