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Barber Joao Araujo, known as Didi, who cut Brazilian football legend Pele's hair, works in his hairdressing salon in Santos, Brazil, on December 30, 2022. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Pele's barber of 60 years laments a double loss

In this file photo taken on April 04, 2001 Brazilian football legend Pele plays with a soccer ball at the Croisette Avenue in Cannes during a break from the International Television Fair. (Photo by VANINA LUCCHESI / AFP)

Pele, sublimely skilled football star who charmed the world, dead at 82

In this file photo taken on October 31, 1990 Pele opens his arms as he acknowledges cheers from a crowd of spectators during a ceremony in Milan to celebrate his fiftieth birthday. (Photo by Gerard MALIE / AFP)

Pele's family gather at his hospital bedside on Christmas Eve

Spain beat Japan 3-1 in an intoxicating final to lift the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup trophy in Costa Rica.

Developing women's football was priority in 2022, says FIFA

The federation shared a link for the ticketing website on its Facebook page, with prices ranging from $10-$30.

Iraq football body launches ticket sales for Gulf Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino greets Argentina’s star Lionel Messi: AFP/Franck Fife

Football becoming truly global: Infantino

Argentina captain Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup trophy alongside coach Lionel Scaloni as they step off a plane upon arrival in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires: AFP/Luis Robayo

United footballers in divided Argentina lauded

Santiago Sanchez Cogedor left his hometown near Madrid in January, hoping to reach Qatar in time for the World Cup [File: AP Photo]

Supporters call on Iran to release Spanish football fan

This file photo taken on June 25, 1978, shows Argentina’s Mario Kempes, left, celebrating after scoring against the Netherlands in the final in Buenos Aires: AFP

Argentina & football: 5 keys to a national passion

A picture taken on February 28, 2020 shows a UEFA sign through a window at the headquarters of the European football's governing body in Nyon. / AFP / FABRICE COFFRINI

FIFA, UEFA win EU court adviser backing on rules opposed by Super League

FIFA President Gianni Infantino wearing a referee uniform shows a yellow card as he officiates the friendly match of FIFA Legends and Qatar-based workers at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 12, 2022. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

FIFA to re-think 2026 format as they face spoiling winning recipe

In this file photo taken on October 17, 2022, PSG Brazilian forward Neymar gestures as he leaves leaves after attending the opening audience at the courthouse in Barcelona, on the first day of his trial. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP)

Neymar cleared of corruption over Barcelona transfer

Brazil supporters pose with signs for Pele prior to the Qatar 2022 quarter-final match between Croatia and Brazil at Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan on December 9, 2022. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Pele's health improving but no forecast for hospital discharge: Doctors

Bryan Kelly running an audio descriptive commentary for blind and partially-sighted fans during one of the matches of Qatar 2022.

‘Goal is to give blind people same experience like other football fan’

Cristiano Ronaldo attends a training session at the Al Shahaniya SC training site, northwest of Doha on December 5, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Ronaldo in talks with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr: club sources