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.
Category: Soccer
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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.
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Pelé, el rostro mundial del fútbol, muere a los 82 años
The New York Times – Sports:
El ídolo del deporte que fue declarado tesoro nacional en su Brasil natal, alcanzó la fama mundial y ayudó a popularizar el deporte en Estados Unidos.
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Pelé, the Story in Pictures
The New York Times – Sports:
His appeal is captured in images from across the decades.
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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.
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Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Talks, Criticism, Covid and Donovan Mitchell
The New York Times – Sports:
Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
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Far From the World Cup, the Essence of Argentine Soccer Expands its Reach
The New York Times – Sports:
The “potrero” circuit around Buenos Aires recalls the game’s early, rawer beginnings with a gifted style of play the country has become known for.
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The Premier League Is Back, With Quite an Act to Follow
The New York Times – Sports:
The Premier League will play on Boxing Day because the Premier League always plays on Boxing Day. But the title race changed over the World Cup break.