Football: ‘Friends forever’, says Pele as he remembers Maradona
SAO PAULO (AFP) – Brazilian football great Pele paid tribute to his fellow legend Diego Maradona on Thursday (Nov 25) on the first anniversary of the Argentine’s death at age 60. “One year without Diego. Friends forever,” Pele wrote on Instagram, posting a picture of the two of them embracing with big grins. Pele and... » read more
Pele playing cards, smiling after surgery: Daughter
SAO PAULO (AFP) – Football legend Pele, 80, has taken “several steps” towards recovery after a colon operation three weeks ago, his daughter said Friday (Sept 24). “These last days, he has taken several steps,” Kely Nascimento said in a message on Instagram with photos of the two of them playing cards, Pele smiling. “He... » read more
Football: Pele recovering well in Brazil hospital, says daughter
SAO PAULO (REUTERS) – Brazil soccer legend Pele is “recovering well” after colon surgery, his daughter said on Friday (Sept 17), addressing concerns about his health following newspaper reports he had been readmitted to an intensive care unit. “He is recovering well and within normal range. I promise!” Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento said on Instagram.... » read more
Football: Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction
LONDON (REUTERS) – Want a Brazil jersey owned by Pele? An All Blacks shirt signed by Dan Carter? A New York Yankees photo autographed by Derek Jeter? David Beckham’s AC Milan shirt? Those items, plus others from Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe, are among 229 that will be up for sale next month at an auction... » read more
Pele to Rashford, a long line of athletes to admire
In late October, history tells us, artists have arrived to change us. It is when Picasso was born, Johann Strauss Jr showed up and Pele set foot on the planet. The Brazilian in fact has a birthday two days before mine and as a boy this minor coincidence became hugely significant. The same week? Surely... » read more