The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play.
Category: Brazil
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Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection
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Pelé, el rostro mundial del fútbol, muere a los 82 años
The New York Times – Sports:El ídolo del deporte que fue declarado tesoro nacional en su Brasil natal, alcanzó la fama mundial y ayudó a popularizar el deporte en Estados Unidos.
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Pelé, the Story in Pictures
The New York Times – Sports:His appeal is captured in images from across the decades.
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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.
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Help! My Pricey Travel Credit Card Wouldn’t Work When I Traveled
The New York Times – Travel:A Chase card with an annual fee of $550 is touted as handy for going abroad. But on a recent trip outside the U.S., it was declined at every stop. Is there any protection from fraud protection?
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Fernando Campana, Provocateur of Furniture Design, Is Dead at 61
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Working with his brother, he became a star of the design world, creating furniture and other objects and elevating the culture of his native Brazil.
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In India, Fiercely Loyal Soccer Fans (of Brazil and Argentina)
The New York Times – Sports:A soccer-loving stretch of an otherwise cricket-mad country has taken sides and erected huge displays of devotion during the World Cup.
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Neymar, Brazil’s Star Player, Out With an Injury
The New York Times – Sports:Neymar injured a lateral ligament on his right ankle, the team’s doctor said. He will not play in Monday’s game against Switzerland.
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How Europe Decides Who Wins the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:The global appetites of Europe’s major leagues shape talent pipelines from South America to Africa. That picks winners and losers long before the games are played.
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Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?
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What Does This Race in Brazil Lack? A Brazilian Driver.
The New York Times – Sports:The country that produced the astonishing Ayrton Senna has not had a permanent F1 driver in five years. What happened?
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F1 Shook Up Tradition by Adding Sprint Races
The New York Times – Sports:This season, there are just three of them — which determine the grid for the big event on Sunday — but drivers have mixed feelings about the format.