
Pelé


Robert Lewandowski & the six other players in football history to score 700+ goals
Lewandowski's goalscoring numbers are extraordinary.

Messi but no Ronaldo: Jose Mourinho names the three greatest players in history
Mourinho gave a typically mischievous answer.

7 forgotten footballers thoroughly overshadowed by their superstar namesakes ft. Pele, Messi, Ronaldo…
This lot were unlucky to share names with footballing royalty.

5 world-class footballers we can’t believe never played at the Olympics
A 38-year-old Ryan Giggs played alongside a 19-year-old Jack Butland, but this lot didn't get a look in.

The day Pele escaped a coup in Nigeria by pretending to be a pilot
We haven't seen Messi do anything nearly as cool.

9 iconic footballers who had shirt numbers retired in their honour
It's the ultimate tribute to a player's legacy.

The top 10 goalscorers of all time: Ronaldo, Messi, Pele, Puskas…
An interesting mix of names at the top.

11 footballers who went into politics: Romario, Pavlyuchenko, Pele…
Ever tried to sign a Prime Minister on FM?

Revisiting Pele’s bizarre FIFA 100 list: ‘I’m behind 11 Frenchmen? It’s a joke’
Some of these choices haven't aged well.

‘Pele changed everything’: Werner Roth tells the story of the NY Cosmos
Roth led the Cosmos to three NASL titles.


The day Pele scored a semi-final hat-trick – then saved Santos in goal
Pele was a brilliant shot-stopper too.

Comparing Lionel Messi and Pele’s international goalscoring records
Messi has overtaken Pele's goal tally.

Watch: Pele vs Maradona the GOAT debate – Gen Zer’s first time watching
Ben checked out the Pele v Maradona debate...

Six star footballers with journeymen pro parents: Pele, Lukaku, Hazard…
The apple fell near the tree, but not too near.
