Ghana and African football legend Abedi Pele is largely lauded for his unique football style and achievements which saw him win the African Player of the Year award three times.

"If you would use the word perfect, Pele almost is there. He was the greatest soccer player in the history of this game," says former West German star Franz Beckenbauer on ESPN Classic's ...

Following the disappointment of 1966, Pele was determined to get his crown back. He was player of the tournament four years later, as Brazil assembled one of the greatest sides ever and lifted the ...