Pele's father was a local professional soccer player who held the distinction of scoring five goals with his head in one game. Pele created his own reputation as a soccer player with the Bauru ...

Outside the Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo, fans started gathering when they heard the news of Pele passing. Some were dressed in the number 10 shirt Pele wore when playing for Santos.

Huge crowds turned up to say goodbye to Pele as his coffin made its way through the streets of Santos If Monday's wake for Brazilian football legend Pele was a day of reflection, Tuesday's funeral ...

Soccer legend Pelé died of colon cancer on December 29 at the age of 82. Thousands of Brazilians paid tribute before his private burial. More from News Soccer legend Pelé died of colon cancer on ...

Fellow Argentine Maradona is considered to be one of the best ever, while iconic figures from Germany and the Netherlands are also held in the highest regard. Pele added: "As far as I’m ...

Barcelona were held to a 2-2 draw by Valencia in an eventful LaLiga match that saw Lionel Messi match Pele's one-club goals record. The superstar forward notched his 643rd goal for the Catalan ...