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Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoichkov has received yet another prestigious accolade, solidifying his status as one of the sport's all-time greats. The British publication Daily Mail has honored Stoichkov by ranking him 43rd among the 100 greatest football players in history.

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic signed a book of condolences for the late football legend Pele at the Brazilian embassy in Belgrade on Friday.

Famous Portuguese football players, Cristiano Ronaldo continues his goalscoring reccord, overtaking Pelé's official goal tally of 757 with his 758th goal.

Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's victory over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of the most goals for one club.

Argentina forward Messi, 33, scored Barca's third when he collected Pedri's backheel, took a touch then slotted the ball past goalkeeper Jordi Masip.

Millions of fans paid tribute and Argentina was sent into mourning on Nov. 25 as Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, died aged 60 after years of drug and alcohol problems.

Sports has always been an image-driven industry.

Fans of the beautiful game will have a chance to peruse memorabilia from around the world of football with a new exhibition, "Goal!," at the Zorlu PSM.

Brazilian football legend Pele was back in hospital Nov. 24 in Sao Paulo, days after he underwent surgery for kidney stones.
      
"Patient Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) has been admitted for evaluation and remains in stable condition," said a statement from Albert Einstein Hospital.