Who Is Pele? (Who Was?)

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The story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and some of the important athletes of the twentieth century!

His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the remainder of the world, he is referred to as Pelé. The now-retired professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he started playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country’s national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Even though he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé has been an influential person both off and on the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF has helped strengthen conditions for children world wide. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase “The Beautiful Game.”


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