Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82

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Category : Obituaries Published on: December 31 2022

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Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age of 82.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards in the history of the game, the Brazilian made his international debut at the age of 16 and ended his career as the all-time leading goalscorer for the team, scoring 77 goals in 92 matches.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, became a global star when, at the age of 17, he helped Brazil win the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.
Pele is the only player to lift the FIFA World Cup thrice - in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
Pele was awarded the FIFA Player of the Century award - the feat he shared with Argentina's Diego Maradona, who passed away last year.
The Brazilian had lifted his first World Cup title at age 18, scoring 6 goals throughout the campaign including two in the final against Sweden.

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