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.
Category: World Cup (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, 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 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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81 Minutes in, Two Big Goals and One Big Rewrite
The New York Times – Sports:
The Times’s chief soccer correspondent hoped for a “boring” World Cup final. He didn’t get one.
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World Cup Homecoming Brings Argentina to a Halt
The New York Times – Sports:
Crowds thronged the streets of Buenos Aires as Argentina’s men’s national team took a 50-mile victory lap to celebrate its third World Cup title.
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How Argentina Celebrated the 2022 World Cup Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Spontaneous marches broke out across the country after the Argentine national team won its first World Cup title since 1986.
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Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted
The New York Times – Sports:
In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
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Mbappé’s Quest to be Considered the Best Becomes Longer
The New York Times – Sports:
Kylian Mbappé twice brought France back to tie Argentina, but his bid to lead his country to consecutive World Cup titles fell short on penalty kicks.