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In a 2021 Netflix documentary, Pele said, in an apologetic tone, that "footballers wouldn't have made a difference" to the human rights violations that took place during the years of military rule. Pelé was average-sized but had speed, balance and vision. He had extraordinary control of the ball and was able to shoot powerfully with either foot. And his headers were legendary! I think my history in the game gives me a right to speak my mind," he told me in Berlin in 2006, in another surreal moment in which I found myself in a luxury hotel suite with him and his staff watching England's World Cup round of 16 match against Ecuador.

Pele scored one and set up two more in that game, as Brazil won their - and his - third World Cup. That goal was one of more than 1,200 that he would score in his career. Unlikely national treasure Pele hung his boots up for good in 1977 after a stint in the US' ill-fated first professional football league. He would also appear in soap operas and movies like Escape to Victory and even served as Brazil's Minister for Sport between 1995-98.

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It is said that, during the Nigerian Civil War in the late 1960s, the two sides agreed a 48-hour ceasefire so that they could watch Pelé play an exhibition match in the capital, Lagos! Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." A Short Biography of Pelé

Pele the player had already retired from international duty before I was born in 1973, but growing up in Brazil made it impossible to escape hearing over and over again tales of his feats. As it turned out, Pele was already battling kidney problems, which were aggravated by the fact he had actually lost a kidney in the 1970s, damaged by the battering dispensed by opponents throughout his 21-year professional career. That afternoon, he launched into a full-blown rant against everything and everyone who, in his opinion, was unfairly criticising him - including a certain Diego Maradona. It was pure gold for a bombastic article, but unfortunately one that would never see the light of day - the King had already made it clear: "You are here as a friend, not as a journalist". One of the best compliments to Pele's performance in that tournament came from Italy's Tarcisio Burgnich, the defender charged with man-marking the Brazilian in the final. He was and still is the most famous Brazilian. Everywhere I have travelled - from New York to sub-Saharan Africa - his is the first name anyone mentions after I tell them where I am from. Street poster art by Luis Bueno, depicting Brazilian football legend Pele hugging Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona in Sao Paulo, BrazilPele left an impression that transcended the game and led Andy Warhol, the late US artist, to amend his famous quote about the transient nature of fame. Choice. At Sport Photo Gallery, we have an extensive selection of Pele photos, with customisable options to create a truly unique piece of memorabilia. In his 82 years, Brazilian footballer Pelé (real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento) secured his status as one of the best footballers in the game. Not only was he the only player to have won three FIFA World Cups, he also holds the record for most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament, and was named FIFA Player of the Century to honour these accomplishments. With a career spanning two decades, Pelé revolutionised the sport we know and love. In 2014, he was heavily criticised after appearing to normalise a racist incident in a Brazilian Championship game by saying that he had suffered enough racial abuse in his playing days to "stop every game I have ever taken part in". Pelé became hot property! Eventually the President of Brazil declared him a " national treasure" so that it would be harder for European clubs to entice him away!

Since the incredible arrival of Lionel Messi on the scene, many have been tempted to claim Pele had been toppled as the world's best ever footballer. Not in the Brazilian legend's opinion. Neither did Pele actively engage with more formal efforts against racism in Brazil, whether in his playing days or after retiring.Pelé first came to international attention in the 1958 World Cup, when the 17 year old stunned the world with 3 goals in the semi-final and 2 goals in the finals, helping Brazil win the competition. Customise your Pelé photos. Choose from a range of sizes, frames and finishes to make your Pele photos look as professional or customised as you like. Our experienced printing team ensures that your products are printed to the highest quality, so you can enjoy them for years to come.

If I said I didn't know about [the violations], I'd be lying. But we weren't sure of what was happening." Pele was one of the few who contradicted my theory: instead of 15 minutes of fame, he will have 15 centuries," Warhol predicted. Unique frames. We offer a range of different frames, from traditional wooden to more modern metallic options. You can find the perfect one to match your home interiors and make sure you have the best Pelé display in town! He never went into management and his involvement with the game was largely limited to stints in TV punditry - the scenes of him jumping up and down still wearing his headset in the press box of the Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles when Brazil won the 1994 Men's World Cup still bring a tear to my eyes. Every time that our paths crossed, I would spend the following days wondering what had just happened. It was like being in the presence of one of the Avengers - one who always seemed happy to see you.In 1999 Pelé was named FIFA's "Co-Player of the Century", a title he shared with the Argentinian Diego Maradona. He was also named "Athlete of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee. It was a fitting recognition for this outstanding football player and inspirational man.