Pele

Pele standing and flashing a victory sign, surrounded by happy French people, in Paris

‘Pelé’ doc kicks up questions on race, violence and democracy in Brazil

Mar 31, 2021

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against APOEL Nicosia during their Champions League Group F soccer match in Nicosia November 25, 2014.

Lionel Messi hits a new record, but Cristiano Ronaldo is still nipping at his heels

Nov 27, 2014

Fans in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, cheer for their hero, Didier Drogba. Drogba, a former African Player of the Year, is the inspiration for the term, 'drogbacité.'

Eight words and phrases that only make sense at the World Cup

Jun 11, 2014

Global Politics

Secret Nixon Tapes Show President’s Views on China, Brezhnev, and… Pele?

Sep 17, 2013

Former NASL Soccer Star Giorgio Chinaglia Dies at 65

Aug 15, 2013