Pele

Pele, the magical Brazilian football star who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest athletes in modern history, has died at the age of ...

Pele's 1,281 goals in 1,366 games, as tabulated by FIFA's website, came at a startling rate of 0.94 per match. As Pele (sometimes) told it, he often played as goalkeeper in neighborhood games, and kids began comparing him to a local player named "Bile" - and the letters got twisted over the years. soccer federation called Pele the "most important" reason why. Injuries kept him out of all but two games in the 1962 Cup, which Brazil won. He admitted to other "weaknesses," though. His talent was soon recognized by the national team and he was chosen for the Brazil squad heading to the 1958 World Cup in Sweden - although a team psychologist called the 17-year-old "obviously infantile" and advised against playing him.

Pelé, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, ...

He changed his mind and was rejuvenated in the 1970 World Cup. He led the Cosmos to the 1977 league title and scored 64 goals in three seasons. 1, 1977, in an exhibition between the Cosmos and Santos before a crowd in New Jersey of some 77,000. Pelé likened the save — one of the best in World Cup history — to a “salmon climbing up a waterfall.” Later, he scored the opening goal in the final against Italy, his last World Cup match. He went to the 1958 World Cup as a reserve but became a key player for his country’s championship team. Brazil was knocked out in the group stage and Pelé, angry at the rough treatment, swore it was his last World Cup. He scored in the final and set up Carlos Alberto with a nonchalant pass for the last goal in a 4-1 victory over Italy. When he visited Washington to help popularize the game in North America, it was the U.S. Despite his youth and 5-foot-8 frame, he scored against grown men with the same ease he displayed against friends back home. Pelé's fame was such that in 1967 factions of a civil war in Nigeria agreed to a brief cease-fire so he could play an exhibition match in the country. “He is key for Black people’s pride in Brazil, but never wanted to be a flagbearer.” He was carried off the field on teammates’ shoulders after scoring two goals in Brazil’s 5-2 victory over the host country in the final.

Brazilian football legend Pelé has passed away after a fight with cancer, aged 82. The three-time World Cup winner was widely regarded as one of the greatest ...

Pelé scored the opening goal with a header and leapt into the arms of Jairzinho, a moment that is considered one of the most iconic moments in World Cup history. Pelé's last game for Brazil was in 1971 against Yugoslavia. Brazil still went on to capture their second title, beating Czechoslovakia in the final.

The Brazilian football legend who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, has lost his ...

He changed his mind and was rejuvenated in the 1970 World Cup. He led the Cosmos to the 1977 league title and scored 64 goals in three seasons. 1, 1977, in an exhibition between the Cosmos and Santos before a crowd in New Jersey of some 77,000. He went to the 1958 World Cup as a reserve but became a key player for his country’s championship team. Pelé likened the save – one of the best in World Cup history – to a “salmon climbing up a waterfall.” Later, he scored the opening goal in the final against Italy, his last World Cup match. Brazil was knocked out in the group stage and Pelé, angry at the rough treatment, swore it was his last World Cup. He scored in the final and set up Carlos Alberto with a nonchalant pass for the last goal in a 4-1 victory over Italy. He gave voice to the poor, to the blacks and especially ...visibility to Brazil.” Despite his youth and 5ft 8in (1.72m) frame, he scored against grown men with the same ease he displayed against friends back home. Pelé’s talent drew attention when he was 11, and a local professional player brought him to Santos’ youth squads. “He is key for black people’s pride in Brazil, but never wanted to be a flagbearer.” He was carried off the field on team-mates’ shoulders after scoring two goals in Brazil’s 5-2 victory over the host country in the final.

Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as 'Pele', poses with his six Brazil's champion medals during a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro in ...

"Pele was much more than the greatest sportsman of all time," the CBF wrote on Instagram. "The king of football has left us but his legacy will never be forgotten," he wrote on Twitter. "God gave me this ability for one reason: To make people happy," he said during a 2013 interview with Reuters. As a player, souvenir-seeking fans often rushed the field following games and tore off his shorts, socks and even underwear. A wake is expected to be held at Santos' Urbano Caldeira stadium, most commonly known as Vila Belmiro, on Monday, the club's press officer said. The king.

“Your place is on God's side. My eternal king. Rest in peace,” 1970 World Cup winner Roberto Rivellino and teammate of Pele on the Brazilian national team said.

And as one of the most recognisable athletes in the world, he understood the power of sports to bring people together. Former US President Barack Obama took to his social media accounts to say: “Pelé was one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game. He will never be forgotten and his memory will last for ever in each and everyone of us football lovers. “A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that hits the entire world of football at this moment. I confess that I was angry with Pelé, because he always massacred my Corinthians. He made people dream and continued to do that with generations and generations of lovers of our sport. Because when he got the ball he always did something special, which often ended in a goal. Rest in peace,” 1970 World Cup winner Roberto Rivellino and teammate of Pele on the Brazilian national team said. He carried Brazil to football’s heights and became a global ambassador for his sport. I would say ‘before Pelé, football was just a sport’. “Before Pelé, 10 was just a number. He may have left us but he’ll always have footballing immortality,” Lineker posted on Twitter.

Pele, who is the only player in history to win three World Cups, passed away at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo following a battle with cancer; ...

He said: "For me he is the greatest player of all time. "He gave voice to the poor, to black people and especially: he gave visibility to Brazil. In 2020, he was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, a greatest of all-time XI. RIP Pele and thank you." In 2013, he was awarded the FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur in recognition of his career and achievements. A message from Pele's official Twitter account on Thursday read: "Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.

The Brazilian died on Friday (NZ time) after a long battle with cancer, aged 82.

The world of football is in mourning today for the loss of one of its all-time greats, Pelé, and tributes have flowed from far and wide. Pelé died of cance.

And as one of the most recognisable athletes in the world, he understood the power of sports to bring people together. Former US President Barack Obama took to his social media accounts to say: “Pelé was one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game. He will never be forgotten and his memory will last for ever in each and everyone of us football lovers. “A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that hits the entire world of football at this moment. He made people dream and continued to do that with generations and generations of lovers of our sport. I confess that I was angry with Pelé, because he always massacred my Corinthians. Because when he got the ball he always did something special, which often ended in a goal. Rest in peace,” 1970 World Cup winner Roberto Rivellino and teammate of Pele on the Brazilian national team said. He carried Brazil to football’s heights and became a global ambassador for his sport. An inspiration for so many millions, a reference of yesterday, today, always. I would say ‘before Pelé, football was just a sport’. He may have left us but he’ll always have footballing immortality,” Lineker posted on Twitter.

Pelé, the Brazilian football legend, who many regard as the greatest player of all time, has died in hospital in Sao Paulo at the age of 82.

He scored a world record 1,281 goals, playing in 1,363 games during his professional career, which began when he was just 15. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pelé. At the time, the Secretary-General of the Summit, Maurice Strong, described him as not only the greatest footballer in the world, but “a universal man”, rooted in Brazil. He was also appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the crucial UN Earth Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, in 1992, one of the first major global development and environment summits devoted to a more sustainable future for all. He devoted considerable time in retirement to supporting the UN and its work, both as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Children’s Fund [UNESCO](https://en.unesco.org/), tweeted that it was “deeply saddened” at his passing, and extended condolences to the Brazilian people, and the wider “football family”.

Tributes have flowed in for legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé after he lost his fight with cancer. Other sporting legends have mourned the three-time ...

I saw Pelé give a show," he said. "Because when he got the ball he always did something special, which often ended in a goal. He transformed football into art, entertainment," he said. RIP KING." Rest in peace, King Pelé." He will never be forgotten and his memory will last for ever in each and everyone of us football lovers.

Pelé, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thurs.

He changed his mind and was rejuvenated in the 1970 World Cup. 1, 1977, in an exhibition between the Cosmos and Santos before a crowd in New Jersey of some 77,000. He led the Cosmos to the 1977 league title and scored 64 goals in three seasons. Pelé likened the save — one of the best in World Cup history — to a “salmon climbing up a waterfall.” Later, he scored the opening goal in the final against Italy, his last World Cup match. Brazil was knocked out in the group stage and Pelé, angry at the rough treatment, swore it was his last World Cup. He went to the 1958 World Cup as a reserve but became a key player for his country’s championship team. He scored in the final and set up Carlos Alberto with a nonchalant pass for the last goal in a 4-1 victory over Italy. When he visited Washington to help popularize the game in North America, it was the U.S. Despite his youth and 5-foot-8 frame, he scored against grown men with the same ease he displayed against friends back home. Pelé's fame was such that in 1967 factions of a civil war in Nigeria agreed to a brief cease-fire so he could play an exhibition match in the country. “He is key for Black people’s pride in Brazil, but never wanted to be a flagbearer.” He was carried off the field on teammates’ shoulders after scoring two goals in Brazil’s 5-2 victory over the host country in the final.

Pele was a footballing legend the world over, but for people in Brazil he was so much more.

Again, many felt that was a weak position given his huge influence - and of course the turbulent politics that he lived through - including a dictatorship. Pele was also known to keep his head down when it came to politics. In fact, president Janio Quadros in 1961 even declared him a national treasure, which meant for years he couldn't be "exported" to play for clubs abroad, such was his hero status and importance for national pride. In a country where racism and classism are still so dominant, Pele, a black footballer from a poor background, was an incredible success story. When news eventually came of his passing, it was still a big moment. This is a moment that Brazilians had been expecting for some time but also dreading.

Brazil's greatest-ever player passed away after a battle with colon cancer at the age of 82.

Kiwi footballing icon talks about his inextricable link with the Brazilian great and their awkward first meeting that grew into a friendship.

So, as the world reflects on the life of a footballing icon, you can’t let Rufer go without questioning where he places Pelé in his footballing pantheon. “I had a chance in ‘82, but missed him there as well (Rufer was still out on the pitch taking photos when the Brazilian called into the Kiwi sheds). “I got invited to his 60th and his 70th birthday celebrations., There were maybe 40 people there and I’m one of them. He was a mumbling wreck when he finally crossed paths with the great man as part of Fifa’s football committee, and they went on to become good friends. I don’t mind revealing that to you, I’ve got a butterfly which is my wife and I’ve got a Kiwi and in the Kiwi it’s got Dico. I walked past him just as he was coming out and thought, ‘‘for F’s sake, what’s Pelé doing coming out of our changing-room?’ It’s why I had a crap game. I was just thinking what a dick I was.” “I used to get really sad that I’m not going to be able to match Pelé because mathematically I can only make it when I’m 19 (which he did in 1982). “Pelé died on my 60th birthday,” Rufer told Stuff in an emotional and reflective journey down memory lane after an outcome he said he “knew was coming”. In the package were Pelé football shirts and a hoodie bearing the great man’s name on the back. The symbolism was off the charts when Rufer unwrapped a 60th birthday present from his sons, Caleb and Joshua, on Thursday. He missed him by seconds at the 1982 World Cup in Spain.

The 82-year-old died in Sao Paulo, Brazil, following complications from colon cancer. Brian Turner, a former All White who played in the World Cup finals ...

Adshead said as he looked at his players’ faces after the surprise meeting, "concentration was on the game but there was a tingle, a tingle behind them that 'whoa, something quite exciting and quite unbelievable has just happened'". "He did things with a football that no one else can do." "I am in total awe of that guy – I really and truly am," he said.

Brazil begins first day of mourning the late footballing legend as landmarks are lit up in tribute.

He regularly faced monkey chants on the pitch and was called several racist nicknames. Lots of parallels have been drawn between Pelé and royalty - he was the closest Brazil had. But really, Brazilians will mourn for much longer. The front pages in Brazil were all talking about Pelé on Friday. He turned football into art, into entertainment. Pelé had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer since 2021.

FIFA lowered all flags at its headquarters in Zurich following the death of Pele, while the A-League pledged to pay tribute to the football great.

"Pele was our biggest idol in sports. "Paying tribute to an icon. Supporters are encouraged to join a moment of applause before every game in the A-League this weekend to celebrate the life and football of @Pele, who has passed away aged 82," the A-League said in a statement on social media.

The world mourned Friday after learning football icon Pele had passed away. The news hit close to home for Brazil's United Cup team, including Thiago ...

"Pele is the biggest idol we have not only in sports, but in general. “Today unfortunately is a very sad day in Brazil, all over the world. He has a big legacy, maybe the best one in the sport for us. Also he did everything with such energy and such passion that I just try to keep this to myself and tried to follow this path the way he did,” Monteiro said. He played with his heart, he showed love to everybody, so that’s what Team Brazil is going to do not only today but for the rest of the tournament and the rest of the year. Stefani added: “We played today to honour him and to celebrate him because that’s what he did.

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The exchange of shirts between Moore and Pelé in 1970 marks an early stage of the phenomenon in which sport, and in particular football, became a high-end collectible and staple of museum shows. Four years later, the World Cup in Qatar opened with the news that Pelé was seriously ill with cancer in a São Paulo hospital. In the lead-up to the 2018 World Cup, the Pérez Art Museum Miami mounted The World’s Game: Fútbol and Contemporary Art, a show of 50 works that included Warhol's image of Pelé. In 1958, aged 17, he became the youngest-ever winner of a World Cup tournament and the youngest scorer in a World Cup final. To the World Cup-winning England captain Bobby Moore, Pelé was the complete player, a man who was "Only 5ft 8in tall, yet he seemed a giant of an athlete on the pitch. "Pelé was one of the few who contradicted my theory," Warhol once said, "instead of 15 minutes of fame, he will have 15 centuries."

Player widely regarded as greatest to ever play the game died at the age of 82 after a battle with cancer.

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Pelé's body will lie at midfield at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira, known popularly as Vila Belmiro, in Santos, Brazil, for 24 hours, from Monday morning to ...

Roger Federer was the Pelé of tennis. “Muhammad Ali was the Pelé of boxing. Michael Phelps was the Pelé of swimming. “His profile as a global icon of sporting excellence and high athletic achievement was an inspirational model which encouraged young men to transcend their limitations and defy all economic, social, cultural and political barriers.” Three times he lifted the most coveted gold trophy in that beautiful yellow shirt.” He lives on in our memories, in the memories of our grandparents.” “He turned football into art, into entertainment, he gave a voice to the poor, to Black people and, above all, he gave visibility to Brazil. “He played a game only a few chosen ones have come close to. Brazil is in mourning; the whole world is in mourning.” The stadium, in the state of São Paulo, is home to Santos F.C., the club where Pelé spent nearly his entire career. “And I was enchanted from that moment. I confess I had a lot of anger issues regarding Pelé, because he always slaughtered my Corinthians.

In 1998 new Fifa president Sepp Blatter introduced a new Football Committee and invited the likes of Pelé, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, Sir Bobby Charlton ...

Rufer also recalls being invited to play in a game at Nelson Mandela’s 89th birthday celebration and in the changing room before kickoff his shirt was set up next to Pelé’s. In 2004 to mark the centenary of Fifa, Rufer and Pelé had to choose three images from over a thousand options to be made into special stamps. The younger generation and the kids today, they’re all going to say it’s either Messi or Ronaldo. “He finally comes to me, gives me a hug and says ‘nice to see you again’. “I shared a room with my brother Shane and between our beds was a big poster of Pelé. “We meet for the first time at the Fifa headquarters in Zurich, 3pm in the afternoon everyone is there and we’re just waiting for Pelé.

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“People in many countries only knew of Brazil because of what Pelé did,” former Brazil star Zico said. He instead decided to go to the United States after ending his career with Santos in 1974. Pelé remains the highest scorer in Intercontinental Cup history with seven goals. According to Santos, Pelé played 353 matches abroad, scoring 361 goals. Santos won six of those matches, drawing the other. It was humbling to see.”

Pelé won his first World Cup only 70 years after slavery was finally abolished in Brazil.

He regularly faced monkey chants on the pitch and had several racist nicknames. The buzz and frenzy during match days could be felt across the city. Traffic would be slower, restaurants busier, and the streets much louder. Pelé was and always will be a household name. A lot. But that does not matter.

Three days of mourning have been declared by outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro.