Brazil's world-famous footballer Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) has passed away. 82-year-old Pele died on Thursday night during treatment at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo.
Pele, suffering from kidney and prostate disease, was admitted to the hospital a month ago for treatment. According to his family and relatives, Pele died during treatment in the hospital.
Pele has been instrumental in helping Brazil win the FIFA World Cup three times in a row. Pele has a rare record of winning the World Cup three times in a row.
Pele-inspired Brazil won the World Cup in 1958, 1962, and 1970. Pele has played 1363 games and scored 1281 goals in his 21-year career.
He has played 92 matches for Brazil and scored 77 goals. Pele, who has a magical ability in football, was announced as the FIFA Player of the Century in 2000.
Life of Pele:
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was born on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Pelé began playing professional football as a teenager and was a key member of the Brazilian national team that won three World Cups, in 1958, 1962, and 1970. He also played club football for Santos, New York Cosmos, and other teams.
Pelé is considered one of the greatest players in the history of football for his technical ability, speed, and goalscoring record. He scored a total of 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, including 767 in 812 games for Santos. He is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil, with 77 goals in 92 games. Pelé was named FIFA World Player of the Century in 1999, and he was inducted into the International Football Hall of Fame in 1998.
After retiring from football in 1977, Pelé became a successful businessman and a goodwill ambassador for football. He has also served as a minister in the Brazilian government and has worked as a television commentator and pitchside analyst.
Pelé is considered one of the greatest players in the history of football, and his impact on the sport has been tremendous. He is known for his incredible technical ability, speed, and goalscoring record, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential players of all time.
Pelé began his professional career at the age of 16, when he signed with Santos, a Brazilian club team. He quickly became a key player for the team, and he helped lead them to numerous domestic and international titles. In 1958, he helped lead the Brazilian national team to victory in the World Cup, and he played a key role in their success in the 1962 and 1970 World Cups as well.
Pelé's career was not without controversy, however. He faced criticism for his role in the Brazilian team's 4-1 loss to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup, and he faced accusations of diving and simulation during his career. Despite these controversies, Pelé remained a popular figure in the sport, and he was known for his sportsmanship and graciousness on and off the pitch.
After retiring from football in 1977, Pelé became a successful businessman and a goodwill ambassador for the sport. He has also served as a minister in the Brazilian government and has worked as a television commentator and pitchside analyst. Today, Pelé is remembered as one of the greatest players in the history of football, and his legacy in the sport is sure to last for generations to come.
Throughout his career, Pelé was known for his incredible skills on the pitch, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was known for his ability to score goals from any angle, and he was a key player for the Brazilian national team, helping them win three World Cups.
In addition to his successes on the field, Pelé was also known for his sportsmanship and graciousness. He was known for shaking hands with opponents and thanking the fans after every match, and he was well-respected by his peers and coaches.
After retiring from football in 1977, Pelé became a successful businessman and a goodwill ambassador for the sport. He has also served as a minister in the Brazilian government and has worked as a television commentator and pitchside analyst. In 1998, he was inducted into the International Football Hall of Fame, and in 1999, he was named FIFA World Player of the Century.
Pelé's impact on football has been significant, and he is remembered as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. His legacy will continue to inspire and influence players for generations to come.
