Late Football Legend: The Life and Legacy of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Better Known as Pelé
For more than five decades, Edson Arantes do Nascimento fascinates with his talent, his personality and his exploits. Better known as Pele, this football player has blazed a brilliant path in the world of sports and is considered the “legend of legends”. \n\nToday, we want to explore: Who was Pelé? What were his titles, victories, clubs and matches throughout his career? How did other players remember him? \n\nAnd how did this footballer contribute to the history of football? Join us to answer all these questions and go back in time with Edson Arantes do Nascimento. \n
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Who is Pele?
\r\nEdson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is a living football legend. Born on October 23, 1940 in Três Corações, Brazil, young Edson learned about football in the streets and fields of the small village. At 15, he had already impressed scouts and started his career with Santos FC. \n\nHis incredible performances at Santos FC lasted 18 years until 1974 and earned him 3 Brazilian titles, 2 Copas Libertadores (the South American Championships) and the Intercontinental Cup. In 1957, his international career for Brazil began, bringing 3 FIFA World Cups in Brazilian colors in 1958, 1962 and 1970. \n\nHe also updated his personal bests in each World Cup round and scored a record total of 12 goals during that time. \n\r\n\r\n\r\nBefore, to be an artist in football you had to be able to pay the price. Pelé the player for whom we created the yellow card. pic.twitter.com/JLU9NZKNUK
\n— Scorecast (@scorecast) December 30, 2022
What makes Pelé a legendary football figure?
\nThe nickname “King Pelé” is well-deserved for the Brazilian superstar. Throughout his career, Pelé was considered by many to be “The God of Football” due to his exceptional talent on the playing field. \n\nHe not only popularized football around the world with his unique style, but he also inspired entire generations of players. Pele is the global icon of this sport. \nWhat awards and tributes does he receive?
\nIn 2000, to mark the 21st century of football, Pele was named “Athlete of the Century” by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association). \n\nHis hometown of Três Corações in Brazil has been named after him since 1998 in honor of his famous sporting career. \n\nIn 2014, at the age of 73, Pele received the title of “World Ambassador for Sport and Peace” and was honored by the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. On the same day he received the highest honors from the United States and Sweden. \n\n\r\nWhat are the current contributions made by Pelè?
\nSince his final retirement in 1977, Pele continues his mission as a football ambassador. In June 2020, World Play Day was dedicated to Pelé by the United Nations Sports and Education Organization (UNOSDP). Pele is also a fervent defender of peace; As Global Ambassador for Sport and Peace, he worked on initiatives to promote common values and youth participation in sport around the world. \n\nAdditionally, in 2018, Pelé's former club Santos FC opened a hospital called Hôtel-Dieu Pele with the aim of providing families with affordable care within Brazil's public healthcare system. To honor his historic contribution to the country, Pele also became the Dean of the Brazilian National Team. \n\nRead also: Death of BLACK in the series “WALKER TEXAS RANGER”, CLARENCE GILYARD JR was only 66 years old\r\nThe death of Pelé, three-time World Cup winner, sparks a wave of emotion on Twitter.
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1962 World Cup, Pelé makes the double
\nInjured against Czechoslovakia in the second match, Pelé follows the rest of the competition from the stands. Brazil's second coronation in a row is that of Garrincha https://t.co/N04hWewtES pic.twitter.com/tUCp5kDuxz\n\n— THE TEAM (@lequipe) December 30, 2022
\r\n\r\n\r\n???????? The day Pelé almost signed for PSG! pic.twitter.com/fMh6dkdnDm
\n— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) December 30, 2022
