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Mexico just honored soccer legend Pelé with a towering 31-foot statue outside the very stadium where he made World Cup history. The monument celebrates his 1970 championship run and welcomes fans arriving for the 2026 tournament.
A towering bronze statue of soccer legend Pelé now stands outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico, honoring the icon ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The nine-meter sculpture captures Pelé's joyful celebration from Brazil's legendary 1970 World Cup victory on Mexican soil.
For 30 years, a Rio de Janeiro craftsman has been making affordable World Cup trophy replicas that bring joy to fans worldwide. His handmade creations range from $1 to $100 and have reached soccer legends like Pelé and Ronaldinho.
A former metallurgist in Rio de Janeiro has spent three decades handcrafting replica World Cup trophies that bring championship glory within reach for everyday fans. From tourists at Maracanã stadium to soccer legends like Pelé and Ronaldinho, everyone wants to hold the dream.
French rugby icon Serge Blanco, 67, has won the mayoral election in Biarritz, the seaside town where he built his legendary sporting career. The "Pelé of rugby" captured hearts with a message of respect and speaking from the heart.