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Pele through the years: Real name, socks for footballs, serial winner and Viagra frontman

The Brazil icon led an extraordinary life, not least of all winning three World Cups, and is widely regarded as the greatest footballer to have ever graced the game

Daily Mirror

Tributes pour in for Pelé, Brazil's ‘king of football’

Tributes have poured in for Pelé, the "king of football" who died on Thursday at age 82. The footballing legend won a record three World Cups and became one of the most iconic sports figures of the last century. Read FRANCE 24's blog below to see how the world reacted…

France 24

Pele death - news: Messi and Ronaldo pay tribute to Brazil legend after his death at 82

The footballer died at a hospital in his home country

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Brazilian football legend Pelé, who won a record three World Cups, dies at 82

More than six decades after he first wowed the world on the football pitch, Pelé is no more. The superstar Brazil nicknamed "O Rei" – the King – and winner of three World Cups died on Thursday at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer. His death…

France 24

Rugby league referee James Child announces his retirement

The 39-year-old officiated in 333 Super League matches, four World Cups, the 2017 Betfred Super League Grand Final and the 2022 Challenge Cup final.

The Independent UK

France’s survivors daring for greatest heist yet against Messi and Argentina

Didier Deschamps’ pragmatists will be set on stifling Lionel Messi’s magic as they aim to complete a hat-trick of World Cups for France

The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps’ most masterful work has been uniting a divided football nation

France and their serial winner of a manager stand on the verge of World Cup history

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Grant Wahl’s body returned to US for autopsy after soccer journalist’s sudden death at Qatar World Cup

The journalist had covered 11 World Cups between men and women’s events

The Independent UK

Inside Didier Deschamps' France camp as he attempts to match World Cup record

Didier Deschamps is three wins away from winning back-to-back World Cups, having also won the trophy as a player, starting with England versus France on Saturday night

Daily Mirror

Pele responds to Kylian Mbappe message after Brazil icon 'moved to end-of-life care'

Brazil legend Pele, who won three World Cups, was admitted to hospital in November but has urged fans to stay "calm and positive" during his battle against cancer

Daily Mirror

Warren Gatland ready to consider new Wales role until 2027 in late twist

Wales' plan is to land Gatland on a short-term deal, but he could be at the helm for TWO World Cups on bigger deal

Wales Online

Ronaldo Looks to Shine like Mbappé and Messi at World Cup

Kylian Mbappé is the top scorer. Lionel Messi has been thrilling fans with his goals and dribbles. So what about Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the other superstars at the World Cup? OK, he's broken a tournament record by becoming the first player to score a goal at five World Cups,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France, England in World Cup Spotlight after Messi Helps Argentina into Last Eight

France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal. Didier Deschamps' French side are aiming to become the first team to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1958…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar World Cup last-16: Knockout stages leave no more room for manoeuvre

"There are two World Cups in one World Cup," said Belgium boss Roberto Martinez 10 days ago just after his team had scraped past Canada 1-0 in their opening game in Group F. "The first is the group phase and that needs to get you to the best level and…

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England superfan who's been to nine World Cups gives his verdict on Qatar experience

Terry Matson, from Kent, is in Qatar for the World Cup, having watched FIFA tournaments in Spain, USA, France and several other countries over the past four decades

The Independent UK

Today at the World Cup: Portugal looking to advance with Uruguay win and Brazil return

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five consecutive World Cups in Portugal’s 3-2 win over Ghana

The Independent UK

Today at the World Cup: Portugal looking to advance with Uruguay win

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five consecutive World Cups in Portugal’s 3-2 win over Ghana.

Evening Standard

Portugal vs Uruguay: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Portugal could seal their spot in the World Cup last-16 with a win over Uruguay this evening.

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'He always shows up.' How Memo Ochoa became Mexico's consistent World Cup hero.

DOHA, Qatar — If someone were to put together a highlight reel of Mexico's performances in the last three World Cups, it would include a lot of footage of goalkeeper Memo Ochoa.

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022 key events: Ronaldo makes it five on Day 5

Portuguese striker becomes first player to score in five World Cups while Brazil open tournament in style.

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo looks forward after Man Utd exit and record-breaking goal for Portugal

Ronaldo made history for Portugal by becoming the first player to score at five World Cups with his penalty against Ghana

The Guardian - UK

Ronaldo steals headlines again in Portugal’s thriller against Ghana

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo put off-field dramas aside to become the first man to score at five World Cups in a dramatic 3-2 win over Ghana

Radio France Internationale

High five for Ronaldo as Portugal and Ghana unfurl late thriller at World Cup

Ghana skipper André Ayew styled his team as the underdogs in the clash against Portugal and they paid the price for the muzzled vision on a Thursday night when Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo entered the record books as the first man to score at five different World Cups.

The Times of India

Portugal vs Ghana Highlights: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal edge Ghana 3-2

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo wrote his name in the record books as he became the first player to score in five World Cups after converting a penalty against Ghana in Portugal's opening Group H match at the Stadium 974 on Thursday. Portugal survived a nervous nine minutes of stoppage time…

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup history but Portugal’s next generation leads the way

Portugal 3-2 Ghana: Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups but it was Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes and Rafael Leao who sparkled in a dramatic final half hour

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