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Few of the country’s previous World Cup winners traveled to pay homage to the football legend

Download logoMemorial held at the stadium of Santos FC where Pelé spent most of his playing career; Gianni Infantino attended alongside Presidents of

Brazilian mourners flocked into the Santos stadium Monday to pay their last respects to the countrys most iconic football player ever. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, O Rei (The King) passed away last Thursday at the age of 82 due to complications from colon cancer.

World Cup champions Argentina awarded US$10 million in prize money by regional football federation.

Uruguay, which held the original 13-team World Cup in 1930, has linked up with Argentina, Chile and Paraguay to bid for the 2030 event.

Uruguay, which held the original 13-team World Cup in 1930, has linked up with Argentina, Chile and Paraguay to bid for the 2030 event.

Kylian Mbappé riled up South Americans back in May when he said both Argentina and Brazil don’t play matches “at a high level” in qualifying to reach the World Cup. Interviewed by Brazilian television, the France striker said South America lags behind Europe in terms of the strength of competition. He noted that the most…

Kylian Mbappé riled up South Americans back in May when he said both Argentina and Brazil don’t play matches “at a high level” in qualifying to reach the World Cup. Interviewed by Brazilian television, the France striker said South America lags behind Europe in terms of the strength of competition.

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Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay football executives and political leaders on Tuesday launched their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.