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/ todayNeymar reaches incredible milestone of 150 goals for Santos: Where does he rank among club top goalscorers?
Neymar’s name has long been etched into the soul of the club, and once again, Santos is the stage where his artistry speaks loudest. But with this latest achievement, a new question emerges: how does this milestone reshape his legacy within the club’s storied history?

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/ 57 days ago16-year-old breaks Pelé record, surpasses Lamine Yamal, and is on track for 3 World Cups in 9 months
Pelé set an unparalleled career-record in soccer, creating an enduring global legacy. While Lamine Yamal neared his achievements, a remarkable 16-year-old has already surpassed both icons and is poised to compete in three World Cups within just nine months.

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/ 140 days agoNew York Cosmos, Pelé’s legendary club, set to return to competitive soccer after years of inactivity
After years off the professional radar, the historic Cosmos will make their comeback in 2026—this time not as New York’s team, but as Paterson, New Jersey’s. The club will compete in USL League One, the third division of American soccer, under new ownership aiming to rebuild the brand from the grassroots.

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/ 160 days agoMessi, Pele, or Maradona? Legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti names his pick for the greatest
After more than 50 years in soccer, legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti chose the best player in history between Lionel Messi, Pele, and Diego Maradona.

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/ 161 days agoLionel Messi’s legacy cemented — literally: Which other legends have stadiums or stands named after them?
This week, Lionel Messi entered a new realm of sporting immortality, joining an exclusive group of icons in a way that few ever do.

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/ 280 days agoSantos star Neymar shocks fans: ‘Only one king’ of soccer – and it’s not Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi
The debate over soccer’s greatest of all time (GOAT) has raged on for years, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominating the conversation. Yet, one of soccer’s most prominent figures, Neymar, has made his stance clear, and it might not be what many expected.

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/ 343 days agoRonaldinho reveals his top choice for the best soccer player ever: A surprising pick over Messi
A TikTok challenge tasked Ronaldinho with remaining silent until he heard the name of the player he considered the GOAT. The Brazilian legend remained stoic until "Pelé" was mentioned, triggering a celebratory reaction and reigniting the debate about the greatest soccer player of all time.

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/ 352 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
/ 508 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
/ 659 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
/ 679 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
/ 776 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
/ 840 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 […]

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/ 872 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
/ 1071 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 […]