And he was a special ambassador for Brazil at the 2014 World Cup. Maybe Pele's legendary status can be put down to his desire to be the best. He once said: "If you are first you are first.

ROBINHO was hailed from an early age as the new Pele – even by the man himself. But instead of becoming another Brazilian ...

They join former stars Gary Lineker, Kevin Keegan, Bobby Charlton and Gordon Banks as "the best, most outstanding ... Rivelino and Jairzinho. "Pele's list forgets Brazilian stars," exclaimed ...

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio is lit with the colors of the Brazilian flag in tribute ... I have so many memories of Pele, without doubt the best footballer I ever played against (with Bobby ...

Pele's first goal in the 1958 final against hosts Sweden is still considered one of the best in the history of the World Cup. Brazil eventually won 5-2 with two goals from Pelé, who remains to ...

Considered by many as the greatest player of all time, here are 70 things you may not know about the Brazil icon Pele is considered one of the greatest football players of all time. He was born on ...

Neymar became Brazil's outright all-time top goal-scorer ... Neymar converted the rebound to surpass the previous best mark set by Pele, and he scored again in injury time to move a further ...

Former Barcelona midfielder and 2005 Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho has named the greatest players in football history.

Brazilian football great Pele has died at the age of 82 ... final against France The stadium where Pele played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and ...

Plymouth Argyle fans say only the victory over Pele's Santos side in 1973 can rival Sunday's FA Cup win over Liverpool.

Brazil football great Zico said he would have considered Cristiano Ronaldo his role model if he played today. The 71-year-old ...