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The National Sports Authority (NSA) has confirmed it will consider suggestions to name a stadium in Ghana after late football icon, Pele. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, at the memorial event of the Brazilian proposed every country name a stadium after the three-time World Cup winner in honour of his legacy. …

President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has joined leaders across the globe especially those in the football fraternity to mourn the passing of Brazil football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known by his nickname Pelé.   The only footballer in history to have three FIFA World Cup trophies to his name passed …

Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup …

  The FC Barcelona’s Forward, Lionel Messi has become the first ever player to score 644 competitive goals for a single club (Barcelona), surpassing Pele’s 643 goals for Santos. Lionel Messi’s 644th Barcelona goal came in the 65th minute of their win over Real Valladolid Lionel Messi scored his 644th …