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SAO PAULO -- Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82. The ...

For some Atlantans, their love affair with soccer began with the formation of the Atlanta United team in 2017, its attacking offensive style and its “rowdy and proud” fans. For much of the world, the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A man born with God-given talent who conquered the world with the ball at his feet when he was only a teenager. A soccer field filled with 21 other players, but he seemed to have always ...

This is an edition of Time-Travel Thursdays, a journey through The Atlantic’s archives to contextualize the present and surface delightful treasures. Sign up here. Baseball players wear tight-fitting ...

The Brazilian superstar played in four World Cups and was the only player to win three, in 1958, 1962 and 1970. Said Andy Warhol: "Instead of 15 minutes of fame, he will have 15 centuries.” By Paul ...