https://pelenews.site/Pelé news, stats and career coverage.https://pelenews.site/news/peles-record-fuels-gilberto-1ab3https://pelenews.site/news/peles-record-fuels-gilberto-1ab3Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:15:37 GMTOn 1 Jul 2026, 17‑year‑old Gilberto Mora became the youngest World Cup knockout starter since Pelé, sparking debate on the Brazilian legend’s lasting impact on emerging talent. https://pelenews.site/news/pele-fuels-stutterstep-penalty-95dbhttps://pelenews.site/news/pele-fuels-stutterstep-penalty-95dbTue, 07 Jul 2026 20:15:29 GMTPelé’s 1959 paradinha insight resurfaces as Brazil’s Bruno Guimarães misses a stutter‑step spot‑kick, sparking fresh rule talk following the 6 July loss to Norway. https://pelenews.site/news/pele-outshone-harry-kane-33d5https://pelenews.site/news/pele-outshone-harry-kane-33d5Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:40:22 GMTPelé's legacy is invoked as Harry Kane impresses at the FIFA World Cup, with Bhaichung Bhutia naming Kane as a potential best player, alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, in the tournament so far, with Pelé's record in the background https://pelenews.site/news/pele-praises-joe-cole-f7b4https://pelenews.site/news/pele-praises-joe-cole-f7b4Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:16:33 GMTPelé praises Joe Cole's Brazilian-style flair, saying he needs to learn when to show his skills and when to play simple, citing Ronaldinho as an example, after watching him play for Chelsea in 2006 https://pelenews.site/news/pele-overtaken-lionel-messi-1a8ehttps://pelenews.site/news/pele-overtaken-lionel-messi-1a8eMon, 06 Jul 2026 22:15:59 GMTPelé's record tied with Kylian Mbappe, surpassed by Lionel Messi's 12 goal contributions in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 6 goals and 6 assists, as Argentina faces Cape Verde https://pelenews.site/news/peles-legacy-ignites-santos-41e7https://pelenews.site/news/peles-legacy-ignites-santos-41e7Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:15:43 GMTPelé’s legacy lights up Santos ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with murals, a museum and local businesses drawing tourists eager to feel the legend’s presence. https://pelenews.site/news/pele-inspires-quote-soccer-582ehttps://pelenews.site/news/pele-inspires-quote-soccer-582eWed, 01 Jul 2026 10:15:37 GMTPelé shares his thoughts on becoming a great soccer player, emphasizing hard work over natural talent, and inspiring fans with his determination and skill https://pelenews.site/news/pele-sells-iconic-brazil-c191https://pelenews.site/news/pele-sells-iconic-brazil-c191Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:51:24 GMTPelé's iconic Brazil World Cup shirt sells at auction for £42,000, 70 times its estimate, highlighting his enduring impact on football, with David Convery commenting on the sale https://pelenews.site/news/pele-surpassed-mbappe-world-d820https://pelenews.site/news/pele-surpassed-mbappe-world-d820Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:19:18 GMTPelé's World Cup goal record surpassed by Kylian Mbappé with 14 goals, as Lionel Messi reaches 16 goals, drawing level with Miroslav Klose on June 17, 2026 https://pelenews.site/news/pele-names-scottish-footballer-a6a7https://pelenews.site/news/pele-names-scottish-footballer-a6a7Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:19:03 GMTPelé praised Scottish football legend Denis Law, saying he was good enough to play for Brazil, and also admired English defender Bobby Moore and Sir Stanley Matthews https://pelenews.site/news/pele-discusses-messi-leadership-a438https://pelenews.site/news/pele-discusses-messi-leadership-a438Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:18:39 GMTPelé and Diego Maradona's private chat about Lionel Messi's leadership qualities in 2016 reveals interesting insights into the Argentine's personality and playing style, with Pelé seeking to understand Messi's character https://pelenews.site/news/pele-dies-football-legend-9329https://pelenews.site/news/pele-dies-football-legend-9329Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:27:34 GMTPelé, the Brazilian footballer, died aged 82, leaving behind a legacy of 1,280 goals and three World Cup victories, inspiring millions with his extraordinary skill and speed https://pelenews.site/news/pele-wins-three-world-351chttps://pelenews.site/news/pele-wins-three-world-351cSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:27:22 GMTPelé, the Brazilian football legend, is remembered on his 85th birthday for his incredible career and three World Cup wins with Brazil https://pelenews.site/news/pele-honored-hour-wake-e6e5https://pelenews.site/news/pele-honored-hour-wake-e6e5Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:41:10 GMTPelé's fans pay final respects with a 24-hour public wake and coffin procession through Santos, Brazil, on January 2, 2023, after his death from colon cancer https://pelenews.site/news/pele-wins-hearts-kids-7533https://pelenews.site/news/pele-wins-hearts-kids-7533Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:40:50 GMTPelé, the legendary Brazilian footballer, had 7 kids with 4 women before his death in 2022, leaving a lasting legacy through his children and football career https://pelenews.site/news/pele-honored-fifa-requests-0422https://pelenews.site/news/pele-honored-fifa-requests-0422Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:58:05 GMTPelé, the Brazilian football legend, will be honored by FIFA with stadiums named after him worldwide, following his passing on December 29, 2022, at 82 https://pelenews.site/news/pele-added-dictionary-adjective-419ahttps://pelenews.site/news/pele-added-dictionary-adjective-419aThu, 25 Jun 2026 22:35:57 GMTPelé, the Brazilian football legend, has been added to the Portuguese dictionary as an adjective to describe someone or something out of the ordinary, following a campaign with over 125,000 signatures https://pelenews.site/news/pele-dies-soccer-legend-f59bhttps://pelenews.site/news/pele-dies-soccer-legend-f59bThu, 25 Jun 2026 11:08:37 GMTPelé, the Brazilian soccer legend, died on Thursday at 82, leaving a legacy that transcends the sport, inspiring generations of athletes and fans worldwide with his artistry and humanitarian work https://pelenews.site/news/pele-faces-challenge-messi-8eb5https://pelenews.site/news/pele-faces-challenge-messi-8eb5Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:51:13 GMTPelé's historic World Cup assist record is under threat from Lionel Messi, who could break it at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Argentine captain needing just three more assists to surpass Pelé's mark of 10 https://pelenews.site/news/pele-inspires-documentary-screening-ffaehttps://pelenews.site/news/pele-inspires-documentary-screening-ffaeWed, 24 Jun 2026 20:51:01 GMTPelé's remarkable journey is showcased in a documentary screening at the Irving Archives and Museum on Jun 27, with free admission and complimentary pizza