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The 'King' and the Queen: Bewitched by Pele, Elizabeth II made him a Knight

In 2022, Britain lost its queen and Brazil its soccer 'king' - two giant figures of the 20th century who crossed paths at least twice over the years.

Reuters · Dec 31, 2022

Nearly 50 years later, playing with Pelé is still a ‘dream come true’ for Bob Rigby

PHILADELPHIA — Bob Rigby boarded two flights and a hydrofoil boat, traveling 30 hours to meet the New York Cosmos in Sweden as their last-minute goalkeeper for a 1975 world tour. He grew up in Delaware County, was a substitute teacher while playing at Veterans Stadium for the Atoms, and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 31, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo makes big-money move to Saudi Arabian club

Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Nassr has announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, ending speculation about the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo signs with a Saudi soccer club

The announcement, a groundbreaking deal for Middle Eastern soccer, ends speculation about where he would go next. Ronaldo became a free agent after his contract was terminated by Manchester United.

WEKU · Dec 30, 2022

Argentines have tattoo fever following World Cup triumph

Argentina’s victory in the soccer World Cup tournament in Qatar has unleashed tattoo fever in the South American country

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Long-time barber mourns death of soccer hero Pele

A barber who first met Brazilian soccer legend Pele in the 1950s and cut his hair for decades said on Friday he hoped God would take care of the late athlete.

Reuters · Dec 30, 2022

Pelé invigorated US soccer, paved way for '94 World Cup, MLS

Clive Toye started his pursuit of Pelé with a trip to Jamaica and a cold call in 1971

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

John Dodson giddy over use of soccer kicks, head stomps in Rizin: ‘Nothing but mayhem and chaos’

John Dodson is very much looking forward to soccer kicks and head stomps.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2022

Loyal to Santos, Pelé toured and scored in Europe

Arguments over who was the greatest player in the history of men’s soccer can often see cheap hits aimed at Pelé

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

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The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022