Pele, the name that revolutionized soccer history. Brazilian native Edson Arantes Nascimento was born in a tiny town. Early Pele’s life was marked by extreme poverty. However, nothing, not even poverty, stopped him from becoming the best soccer player in the world. Almost half of the world’s population knows about his iconic backflip goal but this article will uncover a few interesting facts about Pele. Continue reading to know how did Pele change history and how many goals Pele scored in world cup.
During his early years, the Brazilian soccer legend lived in such extreme poverty that his parents were unable to buy him a soccer ball. But despite this, he continued to play the sport. He liked to make paper balls out of socks and play with them. He worked at nearby stores to support himself before turning pro at soccer. Pele had numerous children and was married three times. At the age of 72, he married for the third time, to a businesswoman who was 50 years old.
Pele suffered multiple organ failure and passed away at the age of 82. In addition, he had been receiving colon cancer treatment for many years. Pele may have passed away, but his devotion to sport and his humanitarian efforts will live forever.
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