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Farewell Franz Beckenbauer, the last of football’s immortals

The German legend has died at the age of 78, leaving behind a unique legacy – one that became complicated in his later years

The Independent UK

Franz Beckenbauer: The stylish sweeper who won World Cup as player and manager

The German great also won the European Cup three times with Bayern Munich.

The Independent UK

Mario Zagallo: Legendary Brazil winger, coach and four-time World Cup winner dies at 92

The former footballer, coach and co-ordinator is one of the most influential men in football history and a huge icon in his homeland

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Brazil Bids Farewell to Four-Time World Cup Winner Mario Zagallo

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes as Brazil mourned soccer legend Mario Zagallo

Latin Times

Brazil Mourns Late Football Great Zagallo

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes as Brazil mourned four-time World Cup-winning football legend Mario Zagallo, who will be laid to rest Sunday after his death at age 92.

International Business Times

Luke Littler feels he can ‘beat even more records’ ahead of world quarter-final

Teenager Luke Littler wants to “beat even more records” as he continues his dream World Darts Championship campaign.

The National (Scotland)

Darts prodigy Luke Littler bullish ahead of historic World Championship quarter-final

The 16-year-old has burst onto the scene at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK

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Luke Littler targets breaking more records as he heads for quarter-finals

The 16-year-old became the youngest player to reach the quarter-finals when he beat Raymond van Barneveld.

The Independent UK

Pelé's Legacy Lives on with Unique Brazilian Tribute

Join Brazil in celebrating the life and legacy of soccer legend Pelé, one year after his passing. From tributes at iconic locations to global recognition, ...

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Pele 'Would Have Been Sad' At State Of Brazil Team, Says Son

Pele "would have been sad" at the state of the current Brazilian national team, his son Edinho has told AFP in an interview days before the first anniversary of his death on Friday.

International Business Times

The best ever Brazil players

Five-time World Cup winners and Copa America champions on nine occasions, Brazil breathes football. Here, a look at some of the nation's greatest players...

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Six endangered African painted dog pups become newest additions to Oklahoma Zoo

Six cute African Painted Dog pups have arrived at an Oklahoma zoo, happy news for animal conservationists

The Independent UK

Santos retire club legend's shirt number until promoted back to Brazil's top flight

After their relegation this week, Santos’ president has confirmed the club won’t wear their "most glorious shirt" while in Série B

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Puma King Ultimate review: Is this reimagining of a cult classic worth the upgrade?

The Puma King Ultimate takes the look and feel of boots worn by Maradona and Pele – and drags them into the 21st Century

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The best midfielders of the 1980s

It was a memorable decade for football and creative players in particular, but which ones stood out the most?

The Independent UK

How Lionel Messi and Inter Miami broke America: From armed guards to Kardashians in the crowd

Messi fever has gripped the United States from Miami to LA, from pitch invaders to Hollywood stars, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But can Major League Soccer seize the moment?

Evening Standard

Neymar addresses Pele comparison after breaking Brazil legend’s goal record

Neymar surpassed the iconic Brazil striker Pele’s national goalscoring record in his country’s 5-1 rout of Bolivia in qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

The Times of India

Neymar breaks Pele's record as Brazil crush Bolivia 5-1

NEW DELHI: Neymar made history by surpassing Pele as Brazil's all-time leading scorer, netting two second-half goals in a 5-1 victory over Bolivia during South America's 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Friday.

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Ranked! The 100 best football players of all time

The 100 best football players who have ever lived: from Messi to Maradona, Cristiano to Cruyff and everyone in between

The Times of India

Brazilian superstar Neymar could play in India

NEW DELHI: If having Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi was not enough, India could next host Brazilian superstar Neymar when his new club, Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, visits the country to play against Mumbai FC in an AFC Champions League game.

The Hindu

From Parisian hate to Miami love — Messi finds himself at home

Lionel Messi left Barcelona in tears in 2021, but found a new home in Miami. After a nightmare in Paris, he was welcomed with open arms and has since led Inter Miami to their first trophy in the inaugural Leagues Cup 2023. Messi has scored 10 goals in seven games…

The Times of India

Indian football legend Mohammed Habib passes away at 74

NEW DELHI: Renowned as the maestro of the football field during the 1970s, Mohammed Habib, whose extraordinary skills led him to score against Pele's New York Cosmos while donning the Mohun Bagan jersey, passed away on Tuesday.

The Hindu

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The Times of India

Brazil's Ary Borges outdoes Pele and Ronaldinho with a World Cup hat-trick

Ary Borges has come a long way in a short time, accomplishing something that neither Pele nor Ronaldinho could do and earning high accolades from Brazilian superstar colleague Marta in the process.

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: Miami introduces savior Messi to fans with bombast and fireworks — rain be damned

MIAMI — It was all so bombastically overblown, you half-expected Lionel Messi to materialize from above the stadium and levitate slowly earthward in a flowing robe toward the adoring crowd — not with trickery or on the ropes of a parachute but because he is Messi, super-being among mortals, magician,…

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