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  5 legendary footballers who have visited India apart from Lionel Messi

  Sports | December 12, 2025 13:28 IST

  With Lionel Messi all set to visit India for his GOAT India tour, let us have a look at five legendary footballers who have visited India previously. The likes of Pele, Maradona, Zidane, and David Beckham feature on the list.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, know when five legendary football players hung up their boots

  Football | November 06, 2025 23:09 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, hints at retirement, weighing his future post-World Cup 2026. Legends Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Beckenbauer, and Bobby Charlton all retired in their 30s, highlighting Ronaldo’s longevity at the top of football.

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  Christ the Redeemer dazzles in jersey No. 10 as Brazil pays homage to Pelé on death anniversary

  Football | December 30, 2023 10:57 IST

  Pelé was one of the most celebrated footballers of his era. He was a part of Brazil's three iconic World Cup triumphs in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He hung his playing boots in October 1977.

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  Pele and Neymar's former club Santos FC relegated from Brazil's top division for first time

  Football | December 07, 2023 16:18 IST

  Santos FC, eight-time winners of Brasileiro Serie A, managed to win only 11 of 38 league matches this season and finished in the 17th position in the table. Santos will feature in the second tier of the league next season, for the first time in history.

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  Neymar surpasses Pele to create new record as Brazil hammer Bolivia 5-1

  Football | September 10, 2023 17:47 IST

  Neymar scripts history as he surpasses Brazil's legendary footballer Pele to record a new feat.

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  The Full Circle | Pele buried at cemetery in Brazil, the city he made famous

  Football | January 04, 2023 9:16 IST

  Pelé had undergone treatment for colon cancer in 2021. The medical center where he had been hospitalized said he died of multiple organ failure as a result of cancer.

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  Pele and tale of World records, know Brazil legend's achievements as he leaves for heaven

  Football | December 30, 2022 16:25 IST

  Brazil's legend Pele died battling Cancer in Brazil's capital Sao Paulo. The legendary star shattered numerous records in his 22-year-long career for the Brazil national team and his club Santos.

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  RIP Pele: How Brazilian football player personified soccer and changed history | Films to watch

  Entertainment | December 30, 2022 14:07 IST

  Pele is a Brazilian former professional footballer who is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. On Thursday, Brazilian football legend Pele died from cancer at the age of 82.

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  RIP Pele: Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others pay heartfelt tribute to 'King of Football'

  Celebrities | December 30, 2022 11:22 IST

  Pele made scoring look easy, getting the ball into the net in the most varied and beautiful ways — dribbling past defenders, firing powerful shots, striking well-placed free kicks or using firm headers. Bollywood celebrities pay moving tribute to the King in heartfelt posts.

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  RIP Pele: Going back to time when 3-time world cup winner was left mesmerised by football in India

  Football | December 30, 2022 8:40 IST

  Here' a recap of the time when Pele played against a football club in Kolkata on his visit to India and how he was left in an awe by the depth of talent a "little-known" Indian club possessed.

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  From Ronaldo to Messi to Neymar, here's how footballers shared heartfelt tribute to Pele

  Football | December 30, 2022 7:42 IST

  Apart from footballers across the world, some greatest personalities like Joe Biden and Barack Obama also shared emotional posts.

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  Pele, Brazil's legendary footballer passes away, burial to take place in his hometown

  Football | December 30, 2022 11:47 IST

  In his career, Pele played 114 matches with Brazil, scoring a record 95 goals, including 77 in official matches.

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  Pele Health Update: Brazil legend's family gathers in hospital, posts yet another video

  Football | December 27, 2022 10:44 IST

  Pele Health Update: Brazilian football legend Pele's health is getting bad to worse after his daughter posted yet another video while everyone has gathered in the hospital

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  Pele Health Update: Pele's cancer worsens, kidneys and heart affected

  Football | December 22, 2022 14:56 IST

  Brazilian legend Pele's health situation has worsen as his kidney and heart are affected and is facing a critical time in the hospital

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  FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi surpasses Pele's THIS feat after World Cup winning night in Lusail

  Football | December 19, 2022 11:49 IST

  FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina defeated France in the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup to win the trophy for the third time ever. Lionel Messi scored two goals for his team.

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  Pele Health Update: COVID caused infection, death not imminent- confirms family

  Football | December 05, 2022 10:59 IST

  Pele Health Update: Brazilian legend Pele has been affected with a Covid -19 caused infection while he is till stable in the hospital according to his family

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  Pele and his doctors send out message to soccer fans amid life scare crisis | READ

  Football | December 04, 2022 10:24 IST

  Pele who is suffering from cancer had been moved to end-of-life support on Saturday according to a few reports. The 82-year-old soccer legend with his doctors has now addressed the fans with his latest health updates.

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  Pele released from hospital, will continue tumour treatment

  Football | December 24, 2021 9:02 IST

  The 81-year-old Brazilian football legend was hospitalised at the start of December for sessions of chemotherapy.

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  Pele to remain in hospital for 'a few days' for exams

  Football | December 10, 2021 9:57 IST

  Pele said on Instagram he has been “having small chemotherapy sessions as part of my treatment.” He added he had just finished the last session of 2021.  

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  Pele in hospital due to colon tumor, to be released in days

  Football | December 08, 2021 23:22 IST

  Pele was briefly put in intensive care after surgery on his right colon. He is recovering at his home in Guarujá, outside Sao Paulo.