Pelé

Pele standing and flashing a victory sign, surrounded by happy French people, in Paris

‘Pelé’ doc kicks up questions on race, violence and democracy in Brazil

Although Brazil is formally a democracy, the practice of torture is ongoing, especially for Black Brazilians. Soccer creates an illusion of fairness is which is increasingly hard to sustain.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against APOEL Nicosia during their Champions League Group F soccer match in Nicosia November 25, 2014.

Lionel Messi hits a new record, but Cristiano Ronaldo is still nipping at his heels

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Fans in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, cheer for their hero, Didier Drogba. Drogba, a former African Player of the Year, is the inspiration for the term, 'drogbacité.'

Eight words and phrases that only make sense at the World Cup

Sports

Secret Nixon Tapes Show President’s Views on China, Brezhnev, and… Pele?

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Former NASL Soccer Star Giorgio Chinaglia Dies at 65

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