ARSENAL flop Nuno Tavares sparked a huge brawl after kicking a rival in Ligue 1 last night. That’s before trolling opposition fans in wild scenes during Marseille’s 2-1 win at Montpellier. 1 Nuno Tavares was sent off after started a brawl against MontpellierCredit: EPA Tavares, 22, swapped Arsenal for MarseilleContinue Reading

Pelé was ensnared by 'Brazilian-style racism' but stood firm as dictatorship tried to keep him playing

Pelé inspired millions with his exploits on the soccer pitch, but also had to confront power to extract himself from the sport's social constraints. Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images As arguably the greatest soccer player of all time is laid to rest, Prof José Paulo Florenzano of the Pontifical Catholic UniversityContinue Reading