Pelé
Brazilian footballer (1940–2022)
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record.
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'The friend of Pele & Moore and a footballing legend'Franz Beckenbauer, who has died aged 78, was the friend of Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore and Pele and one of football's most important figures.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Christ the Redeemer dons Pele's shirt on anniversary of football legend's deathRio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with Pele’s bright yellow football shirt to mark the anniversary of his death.Sky News - Published | |
Pele's former club Santos relegated for first timeA stoppage-time goal condemns Santos, Brazil legend Pele's former club, to their first relegation from the top flight.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Pelé's Massive Tomb Opens To Public In Brazil, Features Turf & Life-Size StatuesFans wanting to pay their respects to Pelé will now be greeted by an epic memorial ... the soccer legend's tomb in Brazil has just opened to the public -- and it's lavish. The shrine -- which is..TMZ.com - Published | |
'Pelé' enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique'![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Cape Verde renames stadium in honour of Pele![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
FIFA boss 'dismayed' after coming under fire for taking selfie near Pele's open coffin![]() Sky News - Published | |
Thousands line Santos streets for Pele's funeral![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Brazil says final goodbye to Pelé on his last journey![]() BBC Sport - Published | Pele's coffin carried through streets of Santos as public bid final farewell to football legend![]() Sky News - Published |
Fans in their thousands queue to see hero Pele's coffin - ahead of its unusual final resting place![]() Sky News - Published | FIFA to ask every country to name a stadium in honour of football great Pele, Infantino says![]() Sky News - Published |
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Your tributes and memories of Brazil great Pele![]() BBC Sport - Published | The player who united a nation![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Brazil begins three days of mourning after death of Pele![]() Sky News - Published | Pele's legendary career in his own words![]() BBC Sport - Published |
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