soccer

Today in history: Pelé, greatest soccer player ever, turns 75

October 23, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Pelé, the now retired Brazilian professional soccer player widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was born on this date in 1940.

Omonoia: Feisty team blends sports and left politics

October 3, 2011 By Gary Bono

On the island country of Cyprus, sports teams have come to be associated with certain segments of the population. In soccer, the main team associated with the working people is Omonoia Nicosia.

Women’s World Cup: bright spot for Japan, women’s sports

July 21, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

After a deadly earthquake, devastating tsunami and nuclear power plant disaster, the Japanese people got some good news July 17, when their women's soccer team won the 2011 FIFA World Cup Final.

Women soccer players score union recognition

September 10, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

U.S. professional women soccer players scored a goal this week after the Women's Professional Soccer Players Union won recognition through a majority sign-up, certified by an arbitrator with the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league.

World Cup fans cheer “Thank you Africa!”

July 15, 2010 By Fred Mabonga

SOWETO, South Africa -- South Africa will never be the same. That sums up the end of this World Cup 2010 Event.