MYSTERIOUS: 10 - What They Never Told You

Pele’s Daughter Shares Heartfelt Photo of Father in Hospital

The Brazilian soccer legend’s health has reportedly deteriorated.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2022

Pelé's family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo

Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2022

Kylian Mbappé nets World Cup final hat trick to prove his class, but there has to be a winner and a loser

Kylian Mbappé ultimately lost out in the FIFA World Cup final battle between himself and Lionel Messi, but his star is still very much on the rise as he proves himself a match for the all-time greats, even in defeat, writes Simon Smale.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Messi Seeks Glory, Argentina Meets France in World Cup Final

It is now or never for Lionel Messi. The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title on Sunday. Can he finally, at the age of 35, win football’s biggest prize to secure his place alongside…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

Messi, Mbappe and the Legacy Stakes of Qatar’s World Cup Final

When they met in the World Cup last 16 four years ago, it seemed like a torch had been passed. But Sunday’s final offers one more showdown, this one at the summit.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2022

France takes on Argentina in the World Cup Final. Here's what you need to know.

The final game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday is set to be its most thrilling. Defending champion France takes on Argentina as Lionel Messi seeks the one trophy missing from his glorious career.

WEKU · Dec 16, 2022

Pelé's health improves, but he remains in hospital

Brazilian soccer great Pelé is doing better after having been hospitalized to treat a respiratory infection aggravated by COVID-19

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Mbappé to Face Good Friend Hakimi in World Cup Semifinal

Kylian Mbappé is going to meet his good friend Achraf Hakimi again at this World Cup. Not like the first time in Qatar last week, when the France star went to visit his Paris Saint-Germain teammate at the Morocco team hotel in downtown Doha. On Wednesday, Mbappé will be marked…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022

Pelé Shares Heartfelt Message to Neymar After Brazil’s World Cup Exit

The 30-year-old superstar made history on Friday by tying the Brazilian legend’s all-time national team scoring record.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2022

Neymar ties Pelé's record but loses again at World Cup

Neymar has moved into a tie with Pelé as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022