Brazilian Dictionary Adds Pele as an Adjective for ''Exceptional, Incomparable, Unique''

Brazilian Dictionary Adds Pele as an Adjective for ''Exceptional, Incomparable, Unique''

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Category : Sports Published on: April 29 2023

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  • A Brazilian dictionary has immortalised the name of Pele, the iconic footballer, by adding it as an adjective to describe someone who is ''Exceptional, Incomparable, Unique''.
  • The announcement was made by the Michaelis dictionary on after a campaign by the Pele Foundation to honour the football star attracted more than 125,000 signatures.
  • His real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Pele was the nickname given to him by the people.
  • Pelé, whose given name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died in December at age 82 after battling complications from colon cancer.
  • The star had reigned as king of the global soccer world since his 1958 World Cup debut. He remains the youngest player to ever score in the World Cup — let alone cinch the winning goal in a final game — which he did at age 17.
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