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Naming him as ‘King’ Pele is not a mistake, for what Pele represented as a football legend with unparallel achievements, dexterity and candour on and off the pitch. His death, on December 29, 2022, leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of sports, particularly football.
His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes friendlies, were recognised as a Guinness World Record. Pele began playing for Santos FC at age 15 and the Brazil national team at 16. During his international career, he won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player ever to do so. He was nicknamed O Rei after Brazil won the FIFA World Cup in 1958. Pele was the joint-top goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games.
In Brazil, he was hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in football and for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the poor. His emergence at the 1958 World Cup, where he became a black global sporting star, was a source of inspiration for both the young and old.
Pele impressed Santos coach, Lula, during his trial at the Estádio Vila Belmiro, and he signed a professional contract with the club in June 1956. After retiring in 1977, Pele became a worldwide ambassador for football and made many commercial ventures.
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