But there is still plenty of dispute over Bican's actual numbers, with the late Brazilian icon Pele also claiming to have scored more than 1,000 career goals — though that total includes friendlies.

The debate over the greatest player in soccer history has always been a contentious topic, with opinions varying across generations and featuring multiple legends. However, Cristiano Ronaldo has no ...

Pele only played for two clubs while leading Brazil to glory throughout his career. He scored nearly a goal per game during his 656 competitive games for Santos, though claims to have scored more ...

Pele was part of the Brazilian national team that won the World Cup in 1958, 1962, and 1970, and he scored a total of 77 goals in 92 international appearances. Article continues below In addition ...

2020 - Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for FC Barcelona during 3-0 win over Real Valladolid to break Pele’s record for most goals for one club; Pele, 643 goals for ...

Former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari has raised concerns about the absence of some Ghanaian football greats at the ...

The debates over who will be counted as the Greatest of all Time (GOAT) in football have been raging over the years, pitting mostly Ronaldo and Messi together. Both have won 13 Ballon d’Ors - five for ...

The football shirt worn by Pele when he scored his landmark 1,000th career goal is set to sell at auction for £400,000. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get ...