As the World Cup approaches, it's essential to remember Edson Aranchez Don Nascimento, known globally as Pelé, a seminal figure in football. Pelé's influence transcends the sport, making him ...

Harry Kane breaks Pele's World Cup record, scoring his 13th goal as England beats DR Congo 2-1 to advance to the Round of 16 ...

When we come across a successful individual, we often say they were ‘just born with it’. But Brazilian footballer Pelé’s ...

Discover the records that Pelé still holds in 2026 and why the Brazilian remains a unique figure in World Cup history.

As the FIFA World Cup approaches, the image of one of Brazil’s greatest footballers lives on in Santos, the one-time home of ...

Brazil legend Cafu discusses the legacies of Messi, Pele, and Maradona while adding Ronaldinho to the list of football's greatest ever players.

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Trying to whittle down thousands of players from 22 tournaments spread over almost a century to pick the top 10 World Cup legends of all time. To my mind, the top six or seven are obvious - even if ...

Aaaaand we’re back to the Beautiful Game — or a movie screening about it, at least. The Irving Archives and Museum (801 W Irving Blvd, Irving, 972-721-3700) invites you to step into the stories behind ...

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, is a retired Brazilian footballer (that's soccer player to you Yankees), and is regarded by many experts, football critics, former players, current ...

The World Cup kicks off next week, and fans are naturally excited to see what legends like Ronaldo and Messi will achieve during what could be their last time playing in the biggest tournament on the ...