Former Brazil forward, Pele, has stated that Diego Maradona was a “much better player” than Lionel Messi, adding that the Barcelona No. 10 “only shoots with one leg, only has one skill and doesn’t head the ball well.”
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Didier Deschamps became only the third man to triumph in the World Cup final both as a player and as a manager as his side came out on top on a game full of historic moments
The 77-year-old three-time World Cup winner, an ambassador for the annual Rio de Janeiro football championship, was unable to award the trophy to winners Botafogo
Pele had been scheduled to be in England this weekend where he was to be honoured at the Football Writers’ Association Tribute Night in London, but the 77-year-old will now remain in Brazil
A Brazilian court on Friday ordered Edson Cholbi do Nascimento returned to jail after turning down his appeal
The organizers had at a news conference on July 16 announced that Pele would be in the country for a two-day programme starting on August 11
The 75-year-old triple World Cup winner had the preparatory operation at the Special Surgery hospital in New York, United States of America on December 3, Pepito, his long-time press officer, told the media
Brazilian football legend, Pele, 74, left hospital in Sao Paolo after successfully undergoing spinal surgery, doctors said. Pele “was…
Brazilian great, Pele, has been hospitalised only two months after having prostate surgery in May. Pele was reported to have…
The only player to win three World Cup titles underwent a surgical procedure four days ago known as a transurethral resection of the prostate, which is performed for enlargement of the prostate that causes difficulty urinating
Brazilian media reported the surgery was on Tuesday after Pele complained of urinary problems, but the hospital has yet to release more details. The surgery was conducted reportedly to help prevent a urinary tract infection similar to the one that hospitalized him for 17 days in December
Pele said he was overwhelmed with the get well soon messages he received from his fans in China, Pakistan and many European countries
The former striker was in such good health and positive spirits on Friday that he posted a video on Facebook that showed him playing guitar
Reports began to circulate on Thursday that the 74-year-old had been admitted to intensive care as his condition was claimed to have gone downhill.
Local media reported that Pele was being treated for a urinary infection
The statement added: “The patient Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) remains hospitalised following tests which showed up kidney stones obstructing urinary flow
The Brazilian superstar is amongst several high profile dignitaries, including Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan invited to the official opening of the 30,000 ultra-modern Akwa Ibom International Stadium