Topic: Pele (Athlete)

David Beckham, English soccer's golden boy, heads for the exit (+video)

The A-list celebrity and star midfielder announced his retirement from soccer today, after a career playing for the top clubs in nations across Europe.

Latin America Monitor Bad boys: Brazil slaps misbehaving soccer players with service, not just suspensions

In an attempt to make athletes better role models, Brazil has mandated that some offending players do community service and help kids in need.

10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'

What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.

Latin America Monitor Brazil passes its first organizational hurdle ahead of 2014 World Cup

Protesters gathered outside the 2014 World Cup qualifying draw this weekend in Rio de Janeiro to demand that the soccer tournament stay free of corruption. They promised to keep up pressure as the event nears.
07/31/2011 11:02 am

Brazilian soccer clubs flexing new financial muscle

Star striker Carlos Tevez's transfer from Manchester City to Corinthians in São Paulo, unthinkable 10 years ago, is now a real possibility thanks to the strong real and Brazilian teams' new business professionalism.
07/19/2011 04:36 pm

Opinion Is World Cup soccer socialist?

No, and Americans -- especially conservatives -- should embrace soccer as a democratic and meritocratic game.
07/10/2010 11:31 am

Africa Monitor Germany vs. Australia: Deutchland uber Aussie 4-0 as Germany redefines 'beautiful game'

There may not have been jaw-dropping displays of talent, but the 4-0 whooping Germany put on the Socceroos during the Germany vs. Australia game was a thing of beauty. Admit it, Pele.
06/13/2010 06:03 pm

South Africa World Cup 101: Who’s favored to win it all?

Brazil and Spain are favorites to win the World Cup, but three solid African teams have a legitimate shot at surviving deep into the tournament, as does the US.
06/11/2010 11:41 am

Global News Blog World Cup: Algeria vs. Egypt in tense one game playoff

A World Cup sudden death qualifier pits Algeria vs. Egypt in a rematch of a game Saturday when Algerian players were assaulted by hooligans before the game and dozens of fans were injured afterwards.
11/18/2009 12:00 am

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Rio de Janeiro wins out as host of 2016 Olympics

Rio will be the first South American city to host the Games. Chicago's loss is a disappointment to President Obama, who traveled to Copenhagen to promote the US bid.
10/02/2009 01:00 am