SPORT AWARDS: Pele and Ali are honoured
Your support helps us to tell the story
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.
Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.
Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.
Louise Thomas
Editor
SPORT AWARDS:
Pele and Ali are honoured
The Brazilian legend Pele was named footballer of the Millennium at the World Sports Awards of the Century ceremony in Vienna. Eleven of the world's top sports stars were honoured by a 15-strong panel headed by the International Olympic Committee president, Juan Antonio Samaranch. The winners, chosen from a short-list of 91 athletes, all received a crystal vase. "I am surprised and honoured," said Pele. The three-time world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali of the United States - who was given a standing ovation - was named boxer of the century, while four-time world Formula One champion Alain Prost received the motor sport award. "I've won prizes but never as good as this evening's," Ali said.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments