The New York Times – Sports:
“This is no sacrifice,” said a man who had waited hours for a chance to attend Pelé’s 24-hour wake. Officials estimated 230,000 people filed through the stadium.
Category: Pele (1940- )
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Pelé Honored by Thousands of Brazilians at 24-Hour Funeral
The New York Times – Sports:
Thousands of Brazilians came out to pay their respects to an athlete that put their nation on the world stage.
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My Uncle Taught Pelé Guitar: The Mourning Is Deeper in One City
The New York Times – Sports:
While fans around the world grieve Pelé’s death, in Santos, Brazil, where he first made his mark, residents recall a friend and neighbor who never forgot them.
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Days of Wins and Roses: Covering Pelé’s Cosmos
The New York Times – Sports:
While the public saw one version of the Brazilian soccer legend in his three years in New York, covering the team offered an up-close look at the man.
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Pelé Set Soccer’s Gold Standard. It Can’t Be Matched.
The New York Times – Sports:
The debate over the game’s greatest player always begins with comparison to the Brazilian master. But Pelé’s on-field artistry was only one part of what made him unforgettable.
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Tributes Pour In as Brazil Readies for Pelé’s Funeral
The New York Times – Sports:
Pelé’s body will lie at midfield at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira, his former club’s stadium, for 24 hours.
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When Pelé Took New York by Storm
The New York Times – Sports:
In August 1967, it was hard to imagine that Americans might get interested in soccer. Then Pelé played at Yankee Stadium.
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Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection
The New York Times – Sports:
The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play.
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Pelé Was Brazil’s Ambassador to the World
The New York Times – Sports:
In leading his national team to success on the field, a soccer star helped his country find itself.