Dondinho and Celeste named their first son Edson after Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors in history. His family nicknamed him ‘Dico’, but he received the moniker ‘Pele’ in school due to his ...

Brazil's magic was finally witnessed globally — thanks to the satellite — and in color.

Brazil won its iconic third title in Mexico in 1970 and ended a 24-year drought with a dramatic triumph in the United States in 1994. Canada, the third host of the expanded 48-team tournament, will ...

Brazil legend, has dispersed fears that his condition has gotten worse after he was readmitted into a Sau Paulo hospital this week The 74 year-old three time World Cup winner said in a statement that ...

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, a professional Brazilian football (soccer) player. During his World Cup appearances, he scored 12 goals in 14 games.

The World Cup can get the better of many players and many of the game's greats have cried on this stage in the past ...

From Neymar to Gary Lineker and others, tributes continue to pour in as the world mourns the passing away of football's greatest legends, Pelé. His death was announced on Thursday evening, December 29 ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Brazil's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CONMEBOL ...