Plans to rename the iconic Maracana Stadium after Pele are SCRAPPED after backlash in Brazil… with the iconic forward having never even lived in Rio de Janeiro The 78,000 capacity Maracana stadium hosted the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil A proposal to rename the ground ‘King Pepe Stadium’ was pushed through However, fan backlash … Read more
So grand, even the loo is listed! Inside historic Askham Hall in Cumbria, which transports guests back through time – with a dash of Harry Potter Askham Hall is located on the ancient Lowther Estate in Cumbria – it dates back to the turbulent 1200s The stately Lonsdale is the pick of the 19 rooms, which … Read more
Reclusive Pele cuts a frail figure as he relies on a walking frame to turn up at a rare interview, with the 80-year-old finally agreeing to be the focus of a new Netflix show after suffering from depression and problems from a hip replacement Brazilian icon Pele is widely considered to be the greatest footballer … Read more
Pele is forced to walk with a zimmer frame and needs a wheelchair to get about in new Netflix documentary as aging Brazil legend recounts the fear that drove them to success at the 1970 World Cup Brazilian icon Pele is widely considered to be the greatest footballer of all time He lifted the World … Read more
‘I’m sorry that I can’t promise you 20 more years of this!’ Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 36th birthday with family as Juventus superstar reflects on his career, admitting ‘it feels like it all started yesterday… time flies!’ Cristiano Ronaldo says he ‘can’t promise 20 more years’ of professional football The Juventus star reflected on his … Read more
Valladolid 0-3 Barcelona: Lionel Messi stars in win to keep Catalans fifth and close gap on Real Madrid – as Ronald Koeman insists star is ‘happy’ at the club after breaking Pele’s record Manager Ronald Koeman says Lionel Messi ‘looks happy’ at Barcelona The Argentine was linked with a move away at the beginning of … Read more
Lionel Messi sets ANOTHER record as he smashes Pele’s one-club goal-scoring tally with his 644th strike for Barcelona in their 3-0 LaLiga rout of Real Valladolid Pele previously held the record with 643 goals for Brazilian side Santos Messi joined Barcelona at the age of 13 and made his competitive debut at 17 The Argentine … Read more
History made! Lionel Messi’s header in draw with Valencia sees Barcelona captain equal Brazilian icon Pele’s goals record for one club as he totals up 643 for Catalan giants Lionel Messi has equalled Pele’s record for number of goals scored for one club The Argentine met the record by scoring in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with … Read more
History made! Lionel Messi’s header in draw with Valencia sees Barcelona captain equal Brazilian icon Pele’s goals record for one club as he totals up 643 for Catalan giants Lionel Messi has equalled Pele’s record for number of goals scored for one club The Argentine met the record by scoring in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with … Read more