Soccer hero Pele has received an honorary university degree - and said he hoped Brazil could clinch gold in the Olympic football final. full story ![]()
Brazil are placing too much hope on the shoulders of Neymar and the 21-year-old becomes "an ordinary player" when represents his country, according to Pele.
nytimes.com (2 months and 30 days ago)

Watch out, world. Pele is back in a Santos shirt. No, not the Brazil legend but his son, Joshua. Pele tweeted this picture of his 16-year-old son competing for his former club.
dailymail.co.uk (1 month and 27 days ago)
Brazil are placing too much hope on the shoulders of Neymar and the 21-year-old becomes "an ordinary player" when represents his country, according to Pele.
si.com (2 months and 30 days ago)
Documents released by Brazilian authorities show that military officials kept track of Pele during the country's dictatorship era.
si.com (1 month and 18 days ago)

The world's greatest footballer Pele is embarking on a search to find a youthful version of himself. He wants a 15-year-old who can replicate his teenage skills for a big-screen movie about his life.
dailymail.co.uk (3 days ago)
Brazil legend Pele has urged compatriot Neymar to choose Spanish football giants Barcelona over a move to EPL champions Manchester City or Real Madrid.
indiatimes.com (3 months ago)
The Swiss defeated the United States, 3-0, in the semifinals to reach the gold medal game for the first time.
nytimes.com (2 days ago)
MEXICO CITY — Soraya Jimenez, the weightlifter who a gold medal in 2000 in Sydney to become Mexico's first female Olympic champion, has died of a heart attack. She was 35.The Mexican Olympic Committee released a statement Thursday saying it was "in mourning" following Jimenez's death.After retiring from weightlifting because of various injuries, Jimenez became a sportscaster...
bostonherald.com (1 month and 21 days ago)

By Barney Cullum, Goal.com Brazil and Santos legend Pele has criticized Neymar and says he is nothing more than an "ordinary player" for the national side. The 21-year-old striker has been compared to his legendary compatriot, but the 72-year-old has revealed his belief that Neymar is overrated and too focused on his image. "For the national team, he's just an ordinary...
huffingtonpost.com (2 months and 29 days ago)

World Cup diary: It felt really awesome to claim my second gold medal at these world championships by winning Monday's super combined.
denverpost.com (3 months and 8 days ago)
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