Bobby Charlton, whose death at the age of 86 was announced Saturday, spent most of his career shadowed by the ghosts of the teammates and friends who died in the Munich air disaster. Looking back at a career which included England’s only World Cup title and leading Manchester United to a first European Cup, Charlton […]
Peter Berlin
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At 17, Pele conquered the world
Pele (right) became the youngest World Cup scorer when he beat Welsh goalkeeper Jack Kelsey to hit the only goal of the World Cup quarterfinal in June 1958. * * * * * * * * * * Pele burst onto the global stage at just 17 with dazzling goals as Brazil won the World […]