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(CNN) — Neymar netted his 68th goal for Brazil in its 4-0 win over Peru during the Copa América on Thursday, surpassing Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima as the national team's second top goalscorer behind Pelé. The Paris Saint-Germain forward is now within nine goals of Pelé's all-time scoring record...

Neymar took another giant step towards history by leading Tite's Brazil past Peru on Thursday. Neymar to eclipse Pele? It is now a matter of when, not if. Touted as the heir to Pele's throne long ago, Neymar is only nine goals away from equalling the Brazil legend's record of 77 goals for the Selecao.

Neymar scored again to move within nine goals of Pele's all-time Brazilian goal scoring record, earning praise from Tite. Neymar scored for the fourth consecutive international to move within nine goals of Pele's all-time scoring record and head coach Tite said there is no limit for his superstar player. Neymar...

An emotional Neymar scored his 68th goal for Brazil in their 4-0 victory over Peru on Thursday in the Copa America, which sees him edge closer to the. An emotional Neymar scored his 68th goal for Brazil in their 4-0 victory over Peru on Thursday in the Copa America, which sees him edge closer to the all-time record set by legend Pele.

Look around and European football is seemingly awash with young footballers trying to emulate their hugely successful, trophy-lifting, internationally-famous footballing fathers. Justin Kluivert, Timothy Weah, Marcus Thuram, Enzo and Luca Zidane, Ianis Hagi, Giovanni Simeone, Liam Delap. Actually, maybe scrap that last one. Anyway, what about when it works out...

IT will drive the haters mad, but it is going to happen. Neymar was on target in both Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers earlier this month, and on Sunday in their Copa America opener against Venezuela. Those three goals take him up to 67 - only 10 short of the total...

The Brazilian National Team has started the 2021 edition of the Copa América with the right foot, by beating the Venezuelan National Team 3-0 in the opening match of the continental tournament. Forward Neymar Jr became the figure of the match for the Canarinha squad led by the coach Adenor...

The Brazilian scored in the 65th minute against Venezuela and took his tally to 67 international goals…. Brazil started their Copa America campaign in style as they eased past Venezuela 3-0 in their opening Group B clash. The star of the evening was none other than Neymar, whose tricks bamboozled the Venezuelans as the PSG attacker scored and had a part to play in the other two goals.

The Brazilian National Team is the great candidate to win the Copa América in 2021, not only because it is the venue for the championship, but also because of the performance and quality of the players under Tite’s command. Neymar is perhaps the most prominent footballer from the list of...

RANGERS and Scotland legend Ronnie Mackinnon was having none of it when one of the Brazil players took exception to a Scottish move back in 1966. In an interview with The Herald many years later, Ronnie, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, said: “I remember the year before that ’67 match [against England] we played Brazil – with Pele – in Glasgow. I was teasing Baxter the day before saying, ‘it’s Pele tomorrow, Jim, the big test’. Jim said to me, ‘ach, Pele, who’s he? You watch me tomorrow, big man’.

Brazilian football legend Pele has selected an incredibly attacking FIFA 21 Ultimate Team that fans can challenge to play within the game. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappe, Salah and Son all feature in this insane XI. If that wasn't enough, Argentinean GOAT Diego Maradona also makes the team as a legend.

Pele, FIFA’s most decorated soccer star, launched his own NFT to commemorate his life’s efforts and further cement his legacy. The 80-year-old legend is seen by many as the GOAT in soccer, and now Pele has entered the crypto space. In collaboration with Kingsletter and Visual Lab, Edson Arantes do...

Like it or not, Celtic are sponsored by Dafabet. It’s a controversial topic, which many supporters are against. Betting companies continue to directly target football fans, not least with shirt sponsorships. At Celtic Park, for example, you’ll see at least three betting companies advertising their wares. However, it’s a fact...

Rildo, who played with Pele on the Comsos, Santos and the Brazilian national team, passed away Sunday. Born as Rildo da Costa Menezes on Jan. 23, 1942. died in Los Angeles. The defender played with Recife (1960), Botafogo (1961-66), Santos (1967-72) and CEUB (1973-76) before joining the Cosmos for the 1977 North American Soccer League season. The Cosmos captured the NASL title at Soccer Bowl that year.