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Brazil’s all time goal scorer Pele passes away at the age of 82 after suffering rom Cancer from a long time. H took his last breath on Thursday in Sao Paulo. He had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since had regular treatment.
Talking about the legend’s achievements in the field, he was the only legendary footballer who won 3 World Cups with Brazil, in 1958, 1962 and 1970. On his death, the sports world expressed its condolences with messages coming from all around the world.
As the greatest sports person left the world, many of the known personalities from all over the world, sports persons Ronaldo, Messi and other were few of them to pay him tributes on social media.
Pele’s actual name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, born on October 23, 1940, in Brazil and lived like a legend upto 30th December 2022. Coming from a small town in Brazil, who ever thought this man would rule the Football industry. Pele was probably the most paid sportsperson in the world. He was part of the Brazilian national teams that won three World Cup championships (1958, 1962, and 1970).
Pelé made his international debut in 1957 at age 16 and the following year played his first game in the World Cup finals in Sweden. The Brazilian manager was initially hesitant to play his young star. When Pelé finally reached the field, he had an immediate impact, rattling the post with one shot and collecting an assist. He had a hat trick in the semifinal against France and two goals in the championship game, where Brazil defeated Sweden 5–2.
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