Celeste Arantes, the mother of Brazilian football legend Pele, has passed away at the age of 101. The family announced her death in a statement on Friday. Pele’s eldest son, Edinho, paid tribute to his grandmother on social media, saying “Rest in peace, grandma” and sharing a photo of them together. EDITOR’S PICK 12 Internet … Read more
The Estadio da Rocha in Guinea-Bissau’s second city Bafata is to be renamed the King Pele after the late Brazilian football icon, the country’s government has decided. Eko Hot Blog reports that the stadium – which is home to Sporting Clube de Bafata – is the second African ground to be renamed in honour of … Read more
Cape Verde’s national stadium will be renamed after Pele, the country’s prime minister has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 15,000-seater Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde, located just outside the capital Praia, will become the Pele Stadium. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court Sets Date To Pass … Read more
Pele has been laid to rest after a grand funeral. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Brazilian city of Santos witnessed the funeral rites for football icon Pele on Tuesday, January 3, 2022. The coffin of Pele was carried through the streets of his birth as a sign of respect for the legendary footballer. EDITOR’S … Read more
By Tunde Odesola With a halo round his head, Pelé packed lightning in his right foot, thunder in his left; the reason his footsteps sparkled, the reason he shone like a million stars, the reason he was named Edson after the inventor of the light bulb, Thomas Edison: the reason he turned football to ‘jogo … Read more
Brazil has woken up to its first day without football legend Pelé. Eko Hot Blog reports that “The King”, who won three World Cups and was widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, died at the age of 82 in São Paulo on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official … Read more
The dates for Pele’s burial have been revealed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the burial dates for the late football legend and Brazilian icon Pele have been announced. According to a statement on Thursday by his former club, Santos, a wake will be held on Monday for Pele and his body will be laid to … Read more
Buhari has sent a message to acknowledge the departure of the Brazilian legend. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release dated Thursday, December 29, President Muhammadu Buhari mourned Brazil football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele. Pele died yesterday at age 82 after battling colon cancer for weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Here are some interesting facts about Pele you should know. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tributes have continued to pour in for Brazilian football legend, Pele, who died on Thursday at the age of 82. This online media platform earlier reported that the three times World Cup winner had been hospitalized at the Albert Einstein … Read more
Brazilian football legend Pelé has died. Eko Hot Blog reports that Brazilian king of football, Pelé, died on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Ronaldo ‘Set For Medical At Al-Nassr Ahead Of £62m-A-Year Move’ Chelsea Make Shock Approach For Man Utd Star, Alejandro Garnacho Liverpool Confirm Signing Of Cody Gakpo From PSV He was 82. Pelé’s agent Joe … Read more
By Tunde Odesola When Frenchman Jules Rimet became FIFA President in 1921, his mission was to wean football off the dominance of the Olympic Games, and project it as the most popular sport, unifying people from all walks of life. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills Lawyer NDLEA Seizes Colorado, Cannabis … Read more
Brazil great Pele’s cancer has advanced, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated. Eko Hot Blog reports that the three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital for just over three weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be Hotter Than 2022 … Read more
Pele congratulated Messi and Argentina for winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brazilian legend, Pelé has congratulated Lionel Messi and Argentina for winning the World Cup and Kylian Mbappé for his goal-scoring exploits in Sunday’s final. Pelé, who won a record three World Cups as a player, has been in … Read more
Football legend, Pele has released a health update after ‘end of life’ reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brazilian football icon Pele has said he feels “strong” after reports emerged on Thursday he had been placed under end-of-life care. The 82-year-old was flooded with well-wishes from across the world of football after it was claimed … Read more
Pele has been taken to the hospital for heart treatment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Brazilian Icon, Pele, has been taken urgently to the hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Legendary Brazilian’s health condition worsened when he was brought to the hospital with Edoema all over his body. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Has No Plans … Read more
Ronaldo broke another World Cup record after Portugal defeated Ghana 3–2 on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in history to score at five World Cup tournaments. The 37-year-old, who had his contract terminated by Manchester United a few days ago, put Portugal in front from the penalty … Read more
Pele remains Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches Brazil football legend, Pele, has left the hospital where he was receiving treatment for almost a month. The octagenarian had a tumour removed from his colon on September 4. However, he has been kept in intensive care after the surgery. Read also: Copa … Read more
Football legend Pelé has re-entered an intensive care unit at São Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital, ESPN Brasil reported, in an apparent deterioration of the three-time World Cup winner’s health after he left the unit earlier this week. ESPN Brasil said Pelé was readmitted to the ICU due to acid reflux. The 80-year-old had a colon … Read more
Messi is however behind Brazilian duo of Marta and Cristiane for the overall record for most goals scored Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has broken the South American men’s record of goals held by Brazil legend, Pele. Messi netted a hat-trick as they beat Bolivia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying fixture in Buenos Aires. It … Read more
Portugal Forward, Cristiano Ronaldo extended his goal tally to 770 after bagging a hat-trick against Cagliari, on Sunday. Ronaldo responded to his critics by scoring 3 important goals after his team, Juventus, was eliminated from the Champions League Round of 16 by FC Porto The Portuguese star raised his tally to 770 goals in his career, according to some statistics, to … Read more