Ten great dribbles obviously include Pele and Best but a Manchester United star being embarrassed too
Pele and George Best obviously receive mentions when it comes to excellent dribbling, but a 1990s ‘rockstar’ embarrassed Manchester United once.
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Pele was the greatest of his era and global football’s first true superstar
Pele arrived into a world game in 1958 that was on the cusp of enormous change. By the time he retired, he was global football’s first true superstar.
Pele: Brazil football icon dies aged 82 after battle with cancer
Pele, who won the World Cup three times, had been receiving treatment in hospital since November 29 due to his worsening colon cancer.
Top ten teenagers in World Cup history as Bellingham challenges historic top three
Jude Bellingham has established himself as one of the best teenagers in World Cup history, but it will take something remarkable to catch this top three.
Legendary Brazil forward Pele moved to palliative care in hospital – report
Legendary Brazil forward Pele has been moved to palliative care in hospital, according to reports in his homeland.
Ten ridiculous World Cup records we absolutely guarantee will never be broken
Some World Cup records have been reinforced by modern changes, while others were ludicrously unreachable from the very moment they were set.
Pele optimistic after successful surgery removes a tumour
“I will face this match with a smile on my face, a lot of joy for living [with] the love of my family and friends.”
Pele leads an over-80s XI that’d still put us all to shame
Pele turned 80 this past week so takes his place. There are two England legends – and one England nemesis.
Ten of the most overrated footballers of all time
There is no Ryan Giggs to be found on this list, but one Manchester United icon does make the cut…
Messi-Pele comparisons have ‘no credibility’ – Brazil boss
Tite says comparisons between Messi and Pele have “no credibility” as the former Brazil striker had no weaknesses.
Martial seen as ‘the club’s Pele’ and will stay at Man Utd
Anthony Martial’s future at Man Utd is reportedly secure as he has the backing of the club’s co-chairman.
Liverpool’s Prem title hopes are over after Pele backing
Liverpool are now about as likely to win the Premier League as Colombia are to win the 1994 World Cup.
France hero Mbappe plays down Pele comparisons
Kylian Mbappe equalled Pele’s record that has stood for 60 years before playing it cool…
Pele taken to hospital after collapsing with exhaustion
There is, mercifully, “no suggestion of anything more serious than exhaustion” for Pele. Get well soon.
Pele challenges Ronaldo to beat his 1,283-goal record
Pele scored 1,283 career goals, but they did include ones in training and against his mates on FIFA.
Wenger explains why he did not pursue ‘Pele-esque’ Mbappe
Wenger says Mbappe “can be like Pele”, but that £165m was “a little too high” for Arsenal.
New Man City signing is Brazil’s best player – Pele
New Manchester City signing Gabriel Jesus is the “best player” Brazil have, according to Pele.
Rodgers made Suarez a better player, claims Pele
Brendan Rodgers made Luis Suarez “a better player and a better person”, according to Pele.
Ronaldo is the best player in the world – Pele
Brazilian football legend Pele reckons Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world.