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World Cup

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Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi join Pele, Mbappe and only seven other players to win the World Cup before turning 20

Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup, allowing Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi to etch their names into the tournament's history books.
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World Cup

/ 3 days ago

Who has won the most World Cup titles as a player?

The prestigious list of World Cup winners does not have many players with more than one title.
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/ 9 days ago

Jude Bellingham matches Pele’s World Cup scoring mark at age 23, trailing only Kylian Mbappe

Jude Bellingham's performance against Norway has helped him to reach Pele's mark at the age of 23, with Kylian Mbappe being the star remaining at the top.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Lionel Messi joins Pele in exclusive World Cup knockout stage club after Egypt strike and eyes Kylian Mbappe’s mark

Adding yet another massive highlight to his World Cup legacy, the iconic captain also locked down a rare milestone shared only with Pele and Kylian Mbappe.
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World Cup

/ 16 days ago

Lionel Messi breaks new nine World Cup records after eclipsing Pele and Kylian Mbappe

While the match itself was filled with twists and turns, it also became another unforgettable chapter in Messi's legendary international career, with even more historic milestones emerging during the contest.
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World Cup

/ 22 days ago

Lionel Messi sets new record above Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring in seven straight World Cup games

Despite already being 39 years old, Lionel Messi has once again become one of the best players at the 2026 World Cup. Following his latest goal, he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo by breaking the record of scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
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/ 136 days ago

Lionel Messi better than Pele: Donald Trump opens debate with bold claim at Inter Miami’s White House visit as 2025 MLS champions

United States president Donald Trump welcomed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates to commemorate the club’s historic 2025 MLS Cup triumph, a milestone moment for the franchise and for soccer in the US.
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/ 160 days ago

Lionel Messi shows meaningful gift from Neymar with nod to FIFA World Cup legend Pele

Neymar gave Lionel Messi a gift that also includes a reference to three-time World Cup winner Pele.
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/ 160 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be the first player to score 1,000 career goals, claims Real Madrid icon Roberto Carlos

Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo and his goal of reaching 1,000 career goals.
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/ 228 days ago

Neymar 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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/ 285 days ago

16-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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/ 368 days ago

New 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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/ 388 days ago

Messi, 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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/ 389 days ago

Lionel 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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/ 508 days ago

Santos 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.