Articles related to "Pele"

A look into the mythology of Hawaii that is sometimes over looked but yet quite unique.

In a land that was often ravaged by war, even in peace subject to attack from neighbours and raiders from the opposite realm, pele towers were the last line of defence.

Brazil finally captured their first World Cup title with a 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in a tournament which featured the debut of 17-year-old Pele.

Elsdon Pele is a magnificent example of the fortified towers built on each side of the English Scottish Border as both defence and sanctuary against the Border Reivers.

The Final for the Copa Libertadores, South America's Champions League, will see Gremio of Porto Alegre (Bra) take on the might and history of Boca Juniors of Buenos Aires

In South America football is passion, so for showmanship, dazzling performances and unpredictable outcomes, look no further than the Semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores.

Real Salt Lake won MLS Cup 2009 by defeating David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy. However, this victory might actually be bad for Major League Soccer.

People of the English\Scottish Borderline lived in constant fear of raid and reprisal at the hands of the Border Reivers. The Bastle House provided refuge and defence.

The Irvings of Bonshaw were allies with the Johnstones of Annandale in the Reiving Times of the 16th century. Their feud with the Maxwells was both bitter and prolonged.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history, May 8th.

The prism of the past reveals Kauai's beauty is more than just skin deep. Look back to to see the many secret splendors of this tropical island.

The North American Soccer League was very successful during its peak. However, MLS (Major League Soccer), made some changes that improved upon NASL's blueprint

Garrincha stands out in place of an injured Pele as Brazil knock off Czechoslovakia 3-1 to repeat their World Cup title in 1962 in Chile.

Pele said goodbye to international football by helping Brazil to their third World Cup crown with a convincing 4-1 victory over Italy.

While "Hawaii" and "budget travel" aren't terms you typically hear together, the low-key island of Lanai offers some cost-conscious options for your Hawaii vacation.

Hula is synonymous with Hawaii. Most images of the islands includes the grass skirt and ukelele. Here is the history of the dance and how it came to be so important.

Al-Fahim and his Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG) company have taken little time in setting out their ambitions for City, of which include bringing C.Ronaldo to the club.

Real Salt Lake's upset victory in MLS Cup 2009 over David Beckham highlights the flaw of the playoffs, but MLS has improved some rules of the last major league, the NASL.

The famous Wembley Goal gave hosts England a 4-2 win over West Germany for the proud football nation's first World Cup title.

The peridot combines two minerals to create olivine, which occurs in various shades of green. The depth of its color depends upon the amount of iron present in the stone.

Football, soccer, footy, association football. The beautiful game has produced some great players. Here's a personal list of the best. Some of the names may surprise you.

Franz Beckenbauer is the biggest name in German soccer history, winning the World Cup as a player and coach and bringing the 2006 spectacle to Deutschland.

Former Real Madrid star, David Beckham has been unable to play competitively for LA Galaxy due to an injury sustained while playing for England at the end of last season.

It's been 45 years since Muhammad Ali captured his first world heavyweight title, but his impact on sports-and society, perhaps-can still be seen today.

Daniel Parejo, Andre Dede Ayew, Fabio Sciacca, Krisztian Nemeth and Douglas Costa are five of the biggest stars at the U20 FIFA World Cup in Egypt.

French international star Thierry Henry said he would like to finish his career in the United States, likely playing for the MLS New York Red Bulls starting in 2011.

The FIFA World Cup has provided the platform for the greatest players in history to demonstrate their skills. The history books celebrate their achievements.

West Germany captured their second World Cup title thanks to a masterful performance by Franz Beckenbauer and a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the final.

Which teams are most likely to win the World Cup in South Africa?

Paolo Rossi's scoring touch guided Italy to their third World Cup crown as they beat West Germany 3-1. The third championship evened Brazil for the all-time mark.

Sulfur is a nonmetal found free in nature and combined with other elements. Sulfur compounds have many uses, and sulfur is an essential dietary nutrient.

Here are several of the more recent biographies, autobiographies and memoirs, listed by category, that would make great holiday gifts for loved ones this year.

In 1953 a 19 year old newspaper illustrator designed one of the most iconic sporting shirts of all time. Find out more about Aldyr Garcia Schlee and The Little Canary.

Ronaldinho has completed his protracted move to Italian side AC Milan from Barcelona for a reported fee of 18 million euros.

One of the key elements of kitchen witchery is the honoring of the Goddess. Here are some of the most common goddesses associated with kitchen witchery.

Peridot is a clear olive-green gemstone valued for its brilliant color and durability. The gem is said to heal the heart, lend strength and help dreams come true.

The Ukraine is a wonderful country with a dark past, as the heartbreaking stories of the Chernobyl museum, Babyn Yar and the Start football team in Kyiv prove.

With soccer being the true "world series" of sports and Fantasy Football leagues ever popular in countries all over the globe, here's one possible ultimate football team.

Soccer (or football as it is known in the UK) has attracted movie-makers since movies were first made. Here are seven of the best films about soccer and some of the worst

Being left handed in a right handed world can be a challenge. However, most lefties have found a way to accomplish and excel by taking advantage of their uniqueness.

It may take some digging around in stores or on-line but securing these DVD's is a plus for any wrestling fan. They deliver both the in and out of the ring goods.

To the Austrian middle classes Hugo Meisl and his Wunderteam were the sporting symbol of Vienna and its intellectual prominence, their star, Sindelar, the figurehead.

The Great Raid of Tynedale was carried out by a thousand men from the Border valleys of Southern Scotland. Its aim, it can be argued, to thwart the Union of the Crowns.

This Saturday Nov 7th, free on CBS, Fedor and Brett Rogers meet in a heavyweight battle, as Middleweights Jake Sheild and Jason "Mayhem" Miller face off for the MW title.

Alapa'inuiakauaua, king of Hawaii, was aware of the prophecy that said a sign of a great ruler's coming would be a comet and he would be known as "killer of chiefs".

Ferenc Puskas is quite simply the most successful goalscorer ever to grace the game of Football. With 84 goals in 85 games for Hungary he redefined the strikers art.

The nomenclature of the current US men's national soccer team is varied, vast, and variegated.

The World Cup Golden Boot award (Golden Shoe), is given to all World Cup top scorers. Here are the World Cup statistics for Golden Boot award winners from 1982 to 2006.