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Not Maradona, not Messi – this is why Pele is the World Cup’s greatest-ever player

WORLD CUP’S GREATEST-EVER PLAYERS: The news is out: the only player to win three tournaments tops our greatest players of all-time World Cup leaderboard. And as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney explains, nobody epitomised the World Cup and what it stood for more than the Brazil legend

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Giant Pele statue installed outside stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup

A giant bronze statue of Pelé was installed outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Pele Facts: Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About the Soccer Icon

Pelé is one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of soccer.

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How many caretaker managers have won major trophies? Here's the list Chelsea caretaker boss Calum McFarlane is looking to join

There's been a few at Chelsea, but the list of caretaker gaffers with actual silverware to their name is pretty short

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Lionel Messi Breaks Historic Pele Record in Inter Miami’s Latest Win

The Argentine has scored half of Inter Miami’s goals across all competitions this season.

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‘Better Than Pele’—President Trump Praises Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in White House Visit

The Herons gifted Trump a signed, bedazzled soccer ball and custom jersey.

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Lionel Messi applauds Donald Trump's Iran rant, as Inter Miami smile for photo op

The Argentinian and his teammates saw no problem with making a trip to the White House despite everything

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for winning last year’s MLS Cup

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‘Ronaldo will reach 1,000 goals easily, I have no doubt. It’s a milestone that matters to him – something he’s had in mind for years’ Nani on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ultimate goalscoring quest

Ronaldo’s former club and country team-mate knows exactly how driven the goalscoring icon is

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‘Pele, Glenn Hoddle… and Morrissey’ Sean Dyche opens up on his lifelong heroes

Sean Dyche’s role models aren’t who you’d necessarily expect…

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Ethereal structure in the sky rivals 'Pillars of Creation' — Space photo of the week

The twin telescopes of the Gemini Observatory mark 25 years of discovery as students name distant nebula Ua ʻŌhiʻa Lan.

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South Korea squad World Cup 2026: Hong Myung-bo's final 26-man selection

The South Korea World Cup 2026 squad has been named ahead of what may be Son Heung-min's last dance

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Thomas Tuchel reveals why he ‘almost got emotional’ after England’s perfect World Cup qualification

Thomas Tuchel admitted he ‘almost got emotional’ after England made it eight wins from eight in World Cup qualifying by beating Albania on Sunday

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Harry Kane Overtakes Pele to Reach Remarkable Goalscoring Milestone

The 32-year-old striker is one of the early favourites for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

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Thomas Tuchel unimpressed as Jude Bellingham reaction takes shine off England win

Albania 0-2 England: As England completed a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign, Bellingham commanded the attention on his return: for better and worse

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The Pele parallels that Harry Kane hopes may take England to World Cup glory

The England captain could match the Brazilian’s goal tally against Albania but has his sights set on a bigger prize

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Kylian Mbappe Becomes Youngest Player Since Pele to Reach Legendary Milestone

The Frenchman has already scored 23 goals in 20 appearances for club and country this season.

Euronews

Seven healthcare staff on trial again for negligence in Diego Maradona's death

Seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death will face a new trial in March after a mistrial for failing to provide adequate care before his death in 2020.

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Helicopter crashes into an active volcano. The crew’s only chance? A grueling climb through blistering ash

Madame Pele failed to get the upper hand.

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Erling Haaland Beats Pele Goal Record With Norway Hat-Trick

The Man City striker is enjoying a stunning run of form this season.

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‘Gordon Banks’ save from Pele inspired me to become a goalkeeper. I only became a defender because the players in front of me were so shabby’ Stuart Pearce on his admiration for the England legend

Pearce went down as one of England’s finest-ever left-backs, but it could all have been very different….

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Kilauea is erupting again on Hawaii's Big Island. What to know about its lava displays

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been repeatedly disgorging lava at its summit crater about once a week since late last year

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How Many Times Did Pele Win the Ballon d'Or?

The Brazilian is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.

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Kilauea's on-and-off eruption is back on in Hawaii. What to know about its dramatic lava displays

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been repeatedly disgorging lava at its summit crater about once a week since late last year

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'If you’re going on holiday with an older woman, make sure it’s your mother!’ Legendary wonderkid Freddy Adu offers Lamine Yamal advice on how not to get derailed by media attention

The American once dubbed 'the next Pele', has been impressed by Yamal's talents, but warns of the potential pitfalls ahead

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