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May 6, 2024 · Pelé (born October 23, 1940, Três Corações, Brazil—died December 29, 2022, São Paulo, Brazil) was a Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world.
Dec 30, 2023 · Brazilians paid several tributes to legend Pelé on Friday, one year after the three-time World Cup winner's death at age 82 due to a colon cancer.
1 day ago · Pelé scored 12 times in 14 World Cup appearances. He is one of only two players to have appeared in four Finals and the only one to have earned three Winners’ Medals. In 1975, Pelé joined the New York Cosmos of the NASL, for whom he played three seasons before retiring in 1977.
Dec 29, 2023 · Saying you had partied with Pele was the biggest badge of honour going.”. Mick Jagger. “For Brazilians, speaking about Pele is speaking about an entity, speaking about something far superior ...
Dec 30, 2023 · Pelé's coffin arrives at final resting place after Brazil says goodbye. Pele died in 2022 of colon cancer. Credit: AP. Other religious ceremonies were held at the Museu Pele, in Santos, and the ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Known as “The King,” despite his modest stature of just 1.73m, he was a giant in the world of football and revered globally as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history. Born into poverty, Pelé rose to superstardom with his unmatched talent, electrifying performances, and record-breaking achievements.
Sep 9, 2023 · Neymar Jr. scored twice in Brazil’s 5-1 victory over Bolivia on Friday to surpass the great Pelé as the country’s top male all-time scorer.
Dec 30, 2023 · By MAURICIO SAVARESE. Updated 8:53 AM PDT, December 30, 2023. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Christ the Redeemer was lit up in a Pele shirt among Brazilian tributes to the soccer great on the first anniversary of his death on Friday. Pele died of colon cancer at age 82.
Jan 24, 2024 · Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as Pele is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was on TIME’s list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century. He is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labeled “the greatest” by FIFA.
Sep 13, 2023 · When one thinks about why he is known as the “ King of Football “, several compelling reasons emerge. His role in international tournaments was pivotal. With three FIFA World Cup wins under his belt, he was a key figure in establishing Brazil as a footballing powerhouse.
