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PelePele““The Greatest Athlete of All TimeThe Greatest Athlete of All Time””

By Harpreet ChohanBy Harpreet Chohan

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Who is PeleWho is PeleEdson Arantes do Nascimento, or better known as Pele, was known to be the

greatest soccer player of all-time. Born in 1940 in the poor village of Bauru (Brazil), he “surpassed the boundaries of logic”. At the end of his career, Pele won 3 World Cups, won 2 South American Cups, a NASL (currently known as MLS) Championship, scored 1,281 goals, and even won Player of the Century by FIFA.

Currently, Pele lives in the Brazilian City, of Sao Paulo, and is working with FIFA on the World Cup in Brazil (2014 summer).

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Birth and ChildhoodBirth and ChildhoodOn the 21On the 21stst of October, 1940, the boy who would be later known as the of October, 1940, the boy who would be later known as the

greatest athlete who ever lived, was born. Born as Edson Arantes do Nascimento, greatest athlete who ever lived, was born. Born as Edson Arantes do Nascimento, PelePele’’s parents were the Fluminese (Brazilian Professional Soccer Team based in Rio de s parents were the Fluminese (Brazilian Professional Soccer Team based in Rio de Janero) soccer player, Dondinho, and his wife, Dona Celeste. Dondinho was not able Janero) soccer player, Dondinho, and his wife, Dona Celeste. Dondinho was not able to keep his spot on the team, making the Nascimento family live in poverty.to keep his spot on the team, making the Nascimento family live in poverty.

Although growing up with poor education, Edson was taught how to play Although growing up with poor education, Edson was taught how to play the the ““beautiful gamebeautiful game”” by his father. Now known by his classmates as Pele, Pele was by his father. Now known by his classmates as Pele, Pele was promoted into the Bauru Athletic Club for Juniors at the age of 11. Under Waldimir de promoted into the Bauru Athletic Club for Juniors at the age of 11. Under Waldimir de Brito, Pele led his team to multiple consecutive tournaments.Brito, Pele led his team to multiple consecutive tournaments.

At the age of 16, de Brito decided to get Pele into the professional leagues. At the age of 16, de Brito decided to get Pele into the professional leagues. Although discouraged by his mother, de Brito brought Pele and Dondinho to the city Although discouraged by his mother, de Brito brought Pele and Dondinho to the city of Sao Paulo so he can try out for the team he will later make his name in, Santos. of Sao Paulo so he can try out for the team he will later make his name in, Santos. Pele got into the team after only one tryout as a Forward, and scored 4 goals on his Pele got into the team after only one tryout as a Forward, and scored 4 goals on his debut match against Corinthians. debut match against Corinthians.

Fact: Pele sometimes sold soccer cards and peanuts, and even cleaned peopleFact: Pele sometimes sold soccer cards and peanuts, and even cleaned people ’’s shoes to s shoes to help his family financially. help his family financially.

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Welcome to the World CupWelcome to the World CupBy 1958, it was time to call up players into the International Soccer Teams By 1958, it was time to call up players into the International Soccer Teams

for the World Cup, which is going to be hosted by Sweden. At the age of 17, for the World Cup, which is going to be hosted by Sweden. At the age of 17, surprisingly, Pele made it to the Brazilian Team. surprisingly, Pele made it to the Brazilian Team.

8 years ago, Brazil made it to the finals in their own country. While playing 8 years ago, Brazil made it to the finals in their own country. While playing in the most attended sporting match in history (1950 World Cup Final at Maracana in the most attended sporting match in history (1950 World Cup Final at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janero, Brazil), they were shocked by Uruguay as they won 2-1. Stadium in Rio de Janero, Brazil), they were shocked by Uruguay as they won 2-1. That day, Pele swore that heThat day, Pele swore that he’’ll take get his revenge and win the World Cup himself for ll take get his revenge and win the World Cup himself for his country.his country.

Now in Sweden, Brazil ended in Group D with England, Austria, and the Now in Sweden, Brazil ended in Group D with England, Austria, and the USSR. Although not scoring a single goal in the group stage, he made brilliant USSR. Although not scoring a single goal in the group stage, he made brilliant performances that made got Brazil through the Group Stage.performances that made got Brazil through the Group Stage.

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First Win, First FameFirst Win, First FameNow into the knockout stages of the World Cup, Pele found his spot in the team at the age of 17. Now into the knockout stages of the World Cup, Pele found his spot in the team at the age of 17. In the Quarters, Brazil faced Wales, in which Pele scored the only goal of the match, winning 1-0 for In the Quarters, Brazil faced Wales, in which Pele scored the only goal of the match, winning 1-0 for Brazil. Brazil. But while during the Semi Finals, Brazil faced the tournament favorites of France, led by the famous But while during the Semi Finals, Brazil faced the tournament favorites of France, led by the famous Striker of Just Fontaine. Ending up to be a thrilling match, Brazil won 5-2 as Pele scored a hat-trick (3 Striker of Just Fontaine. Ending up to be a thrilling match, Brazil won 5-2 as Pele scored a hat-trick (3 goals).goals).Finally, at the final, Brazil faced hosts- Sweden. As the final went through, the halftime score was 2-1 Finally, at the final, Brazil faced hosts- Sweden. As the final went through, the halftime score was 2-1 Brazil, in which Vava had scored a double for his country. Pele then scored perhaps one of the best Brazil, in which Vava had scored a double for his country. Pele then scored perhaps one of the best goals ever witnessed in a World Cup, making it 3-1 Brazil. At the end of the match, Pele and Zagallo goals ever witnessed in a World Cup, making it 3-1 Brazil. At the end of the match, Pele and Zagallo both scored to get Brazil to finally win itboth scored to get Brazil to finally win it ’’s first World Cup as the final ended 5-2. s first World Cup as the final ended 5-2. Later on, during the World Cup award ceremony, Pele won 2Later on, during the World Cup award ceremony, Pele won 2ndnd Best Player of the Tournament, behind Best Player of the Tournament, behind teammate, Didi, and also won 2teammate, Didi, and also won 2ndnd Top Goalscorer behind Fontaine. Top Goalscorer behind Fontaine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1tKmCgF0sE (Pele (Pele’’s Goal) s Goal)

Fact: During the 1958 World Cup, Pele broke the record of the youngest player to ever score, and win a Fact: During the 1958 World Cup, Pele broke the record of the youngest player to ever score, and win a World Cup.World Cup.

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Eyes on BrazilEyes on BrazilWhen Pele returned to Brazil, he became a national hero. After returning, he won When Pele returned to Brazil, he became a national hero. After returning, he won

the Sao Paulo Cup, which would end up being the first tournament he won with Santos. During the Sao Paulo Cup, which would end up being the first tournament he won with Santos. During the tournament, he made a goalscoring record which is most goals in a single tournament.the tournament, he made a goalscoring record which is most goals in a single tournament.

A year after the Sao Paulo Cup win, Santos also won the Rio-Sao Cup after a 3-0 A year after the Sao Paulo Cup win, Santos also won the Rio-Sao Cup after a 3-0 win over Vasco de Gama. Yet was unable to defend the title the year after. win over Vasco de Gama. Yet was unable to defend the title the year after.

1960 ended on good terms with Santos, as they won their first South American 1960 ended on good terms with Santos, as they won their first South American Cup along with Brazilian Serie A.Cup along with Brazilian Serie A.

That same year, Pele made his first Intercontinental Cup (now known as the Club That same year, Pele made his first Intercontinental Cup (now known as the Club World Cup) appearance and won it with Santos for their first time.World Cup) appearance and won it with Santos for their first time.

Fact: Pele scored his Fact: Pele scored his ‘‘unseenunseen’’ spectacular goal in 1959 while facing Brazilian team, Juventus. In spectacular goal in 1959 while facing Brazilian team, Juventus. In 2007, Pele made a simulation of his goal. 2007, Pele made a simulation of his goal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD70ECy5E2k

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The Wins, Records, and The Wins, Records, and Heartbreaks of 1962Heartbreaks of 1962

The season of 1962 ended with wins, records, yet heartbreaks for the young 22 year old. The season of 1962 ended with wins, records, yet heartbreaks for the young 22 year old. In 1962, Santos entered the South American Cup, Brazilian Serie A, Sao Paulo Cup, and In 1962, Santos entered the South American Cup, Brazilian Serie A, Sao Paulo Cup, and the Intercontinental Cup as defending champions. the Intercontinental Cup as defending champions. Pele got Santos to fly by most of these tournaments, like the Brazilian Serie A and the Pele got Santos to fly by most of these tournaments, like the Brazilian Serie A and the Sao Paulo Cup.Sao Paulo Cup.During the South American Cup, Pele led Santos with 2 goals as they won against During the South American Cup, Pele led Santos with 2 goals as they won against defending champions from Uruguay, Penerol.defending champions from Uruguay, Penerol.Perhaps PelePerhaps Pele’’s most memorable tournament was that years most memorable tournament was that year ’’s Intercontinental Cup. Pele s Intercontinental Cup. Pele scored 5 goals against his rival Eusebio and his Portuguese Benfica side as they won 8-4.scored 5 goals against his rival Eusebio and his Portuguese Benfica side as they won 8-4.At the end of the season, Pele scored a record breaking 110 goals in a season, which At the end of the season, Pele scored a record breaking 110 goals in a season, which holds the record for most goals in a season for an individual.holds the record for most goals in a season for an individual.During the summer of that year, the World Cup was to be taking place in Chile, and as During the summer of that year, the World Cup was to be taking place in Chile, and as defending champions, Brazil was automatically qualified. Pele only played 2 games defending champions, Brazil was automatically qualified. Pele only played 2 games before he was to be injured for the rest of the tournament sadly. But at the end, his before he was to be injured for the rest of the tournament sadly. But at the end, his teammate, Garrincha, led Brazil to their 2teammate, Garrincha, led Brazil to their 2ndnd World Cup in history after beating World Cup in history after beating Czechoslovakia 3-1. As part of the squad, that counted as a winning World Cup for Pele. Czechoslovakia 3-1. As part of the squad, that counted as a winning World Cup for Pele.

Fact: Before Pele was injured, he scored what will be later recognized as the 2Fact: Before Pele was injured, he scored what will be later recognized as the 2ndnd best goal in best goal in World Cup historyWorld Cup history

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National TreasuresNational TreasuresAfter winning his 2After winning his 2ndnd World Cup, many of Europe World Cup, many of Europe’’s big clubs wanted to sign the young striker, s big clubs wanted to sign the young striker,

such as Real Madrid (Spain), Juventus (Italy), and Manchester United (England). Before the teams made a such as Real Madrid (Spain), Juventus (Italy), and Manchester United (England). Before the teams made a move, the Brazilian Government decided to make Pele a national treasure, keeping him tied down in move, the Brazilian Government decided to make Pele a national treasure, keeping him tied down in Brazil. Pele later claimed that he wasnBrazil. Pele later claimed that he wasn’’t going to leave anyway.t going to leave anyway.

During the season of 1963, Pele led fabulous performances in the South American Cup, which During the season of 1963, Pele led fabulous performances in the South American Cup, which he helped Santos gets an impressive win over Botafogo (Brazil), and successfully defended their title with he helped Santos gets an impressive win over Botafogo (Brazil), and successfully defended their title with aa5-3 win over Boca Juniors (Argentina). This was to be Pele5-3 win over Boca Juniors (Argentina). This was to be Pele ’’s last successful South American Cup.s last successful South American Cup.Santos also lifted the Rio-Sao Cup and the Brazilian Serie A.Santos also lifted the Rio-Sao Cup and the Brazilian Serie A.

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The Love, Losses, and FailuresThe Love, Losses, and Failuresof 1966of 1966

After having 2 successful seasons with Santos, the World Cup was to be held in After having 2 successful seasons with Santos, the World Cup was to be held in England, and it wouldnEngland, and it wouldn’’t be an enjoyable one for himself.t be an enjoyable one for himself.

Pele was a big name, so every team would try to keep an eye on him on the Pele was a big name, so every team would try to keep an eye on him on the pitch, and Brazil was to be the only country in history to win 3 World Cups in a row. Pele pitch, and Brazil was to be the only country in history to win 3 World Cups in a row. Pele only scored 1 goal as Brazil was eliminated after the Group Stage. only scored 1 goal as Brazil was eliminated after the Group Stage.

Perhaps the most unfair game was that Pele kept getting tackled harshly Perhaps the most unfair game was that Pele kept getting tackled harshly against Eusebioagainst Eusebio’’s Portugal. Since there was no substitutions allowed in international s Portugal. Since there was no substitutions allowed in international tournaments (rule to change in 1972), Pele had to limp for the rest of the game. Portugal tournaments (rule to change in 1972), Pele had to limp for the rest of the game. Portugal won 3-1, but FIFA investigations say that the referee wanted England to avoid the won 3-1, but FIFA investigations say that the referee wanted England to avoid the Brazilians.Brazilians.

By the end of the tournament, England won the World Cup at home after By the end of the tournament, England won the World Cup at home after beating (West) Germany 4-2 after extra time.beating (West) Germany 4-2 after extra time.

Pele later said that this would be his last World Cup. Pele later said that this would be his last World Cup. Pele later ended in debt after his advisors made poor choices, but was able to Pele later ended in debt after his advisors made poor choices, but was able to

be married to Brazilian basketball player, Rosemari dos Ries Cholbi.be married to Brazilian basketball player, Rosemari dos Ries Cholbi.

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1,000 GoalsYear’s after the World Cup and his marriage, Pele was about to hit is

1,000th goal in his career. That milestone was never achieved and still isn’t achieved today.

After many tries, Pele finally got his goal from a penalty kick against Vasco de Gama at the Maracana on November 19, 1969. People ran on the pitch and greeted him with joy.

Now Pele has achieved a World Cup, the Treble (winning of all trophies (usually 3)), and 1,000 goals. Now Pele’s next goal is to win a 3rd World Cup.

Pele’s 1,000th Goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=107f2tga0LE

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Retirement of the Jules RimetRetirement of the Jules RimetIn the year 1970, PeleIn the year 1970, Pele ’’s old teammate, Mario Zagallo, became Brazils old teammate, Mario Zagallo, became Brazil ’’s head coach, and he s head coach, and he

wanted to bring the old mate back for his 4wanted to bring the old mate back for his 4 thth World Cup. Although Pele declared the 1966 would be his last, World Cup. Although Pele declared the 1966 would be his last, he decided to join what would be the best side to have ever won the World Cup. When Edson arrived in host he decided to join what would be the best side to have ever won the World Cup. When Edson arrived in host country, Mexico, he saw that he was the most experienced one out of the new talents of Rivelino and country, Mexico, he saw that he was the most experienced one out of the new talents of Rivelino and Jarzinho.Jarzinho.

Brazil ended up in a Group with England, whom they won 1-0 (Pele shot the most unluckiest Brazil ended up in a Group with England, whom they won 1-0 (Pele shot the most unluckiest goal during the match) to get out of first round.goal during the match) to get out of first round.

Wins against Peru and BrazilWins against Peru and Brazil ’’s s ‘‘1950 revenge1950 revenge’’ against Uruguay led them into the finals against against Uruguay led them into the finals against Italy.Italy.

At the final, Pele opened the scoring as they thrashed the Italians 4-0 to win not only BrazilAt the final, Pele opened the scoring as they thrashed the Italians 4-0 to win not only Brazil ’’s, s, but Pelebut Pele’’s 3s 3rdrd World Cup. Pele then retired from the national team as he won Player of the Tournament with 4 World Cup. Pele then retired from the national team as he won Player of the Tournament with 4 goals.goals.

That was the last World Cup that the Jules Rimet Trophy would be held as Brazil retired it. The That was the last World Cup that the Jules Rimet Trophy would be held as Brazil retired it. The next World Cup would be led out by Pele in 1974, and that trophy is still used today.next World Cup would be led out by Pele in 1974, and that trophy is still used today.

Fact: Pele retired as his teamFact: Pele retired as his team ’’s all-time top Goalscorer, and the player to have won more World Cups then anyone s all-time top Goalscorer, and the player to have won more World Cups then anyone else.else.

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RetirementRetirementPele was now at the age of 34, which in most cases would mean a Pele was now at the age of 34, which in most cases would mean a

retirement from the game. Pele then claimed he would retire, but before, he would retirement from the game. Pele then claimed he would retire, but before, he would gain an education in a university in Sao Paulo. gain an education in a university in Sao Paulo.

Pele then graduated and won his final game with Santos in 1974 with the Pele then graduated and won his final game with Santos in 1974 with the winning goal against Flamengo, ending 1-0.winning goal against Flamengo, ending 1-0.

Now Pele retired, yet was helping out Brazilian soccer, but after his Now Pele retired, yet was helping out Brazilian soccer, but after his investments broke down, he had to come back into the game of soccer!investments broke down, he had to come back into the game of soccer!

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Coming to AmericaStarring: Pele

Pele now had to come back into soccer, but where, and who will pay him the millions he needs. That was when the U.S Secretary of State came in and brought Pele into the U.S and got him signed with the New York Cosmos in 1975. The Secretary then convinced the Brazilian Government to let go of Pele so they can improve the nation’s relations.

After Pele came into New York, he brought in superstars from Europe to come such as Eusebio, Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, and George Best. Legendary German defender, Franz Beckenbauer, and famous Italian Striker, Giorgio Chinaglia, joined Pele at the ‘retirement home of superstars’.

For the next 2 years, the trinity won a NASL (Now known as MLS) and the Atlantic Championship.

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Loving GoodbyesLoving GoodbyesNow it was time for Pele to pack his cleats forever as he was to hit his last game. His

final game was to on October 1st, 1977 at the Giants Stadium in New York City. He will play with the Cosmos in the first half, then with Santos in the second. In the attendance, there were many people such as President Carter, Bobby Moore (Legendary defender from England), Garrincha, Dondinho, de Brito, and much more.

Before the game begun, Pele made a speech on love and how to keep loving the game he loves.

During the first half, Pele scored his final goal against Santos from a free-kick, then gave his Cosmos jersey to his father. The final result was 3-1 New York Cosmos as Pele gave his Santos jersey to Waldimir de Brito.

Pele was then carried off the pitch holding the American and Brazilian Flags.

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TodayTodayAlready at the age of 73, Pele has done a lot to the world after his Already at the age of 73, Pele has done a lot to the world after his

retirement. retirement. Pele wrote a best-selling autobiography called Pele wrote a best-selling autobiography called My Beautiful GameMy Beautiful Game and and

played a role in a movie with Bobby Moore, Michael Caine, and Sylvester Stallone played a role in a movie with Bobby Moore, Michael Caine, and Sylvester Stallone called called Escape to VictoryEscape to Victory. .

Edson worked as a UNICEF and FIFA ambassador since 1974 to help world Edson worked as a UNICEF and FIFA ambassador since 1974 to help world peace, and is still doing it today.peace, and is still doing it today.

Pele later worked as Brazilian Director of Sports to get rid of the national Pele later worked as Brazilian Director of Sports to get rid of the national treasure rule on soccer players, which led the way for big Brazilian transfers such as treasure rule on soccer players, which led the way for big Brazilian transfers such as when Neymar left Santos for Barcelona in 2013.when Neymar left Santos for Barcelona in 2013.

The man also helped the United States while they were hosting the World The man also helped the United States while they were hosting the World Cup in 1994, which has the most average attendance throughout the whole World Cup in 1994, which has the most average attendance throughout the whole World Cup.Cup.

Pele later became Honorary President of the New York Cosmos 10 years after it shut down, and is currently helping Brazil in their plans for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

Pele later divorced Rosemari and married a singer named Assyria Seixas in 1994, but divorced in 2007. Pele currently has 5 children named Kelly, Jennifer, Edson, Joshua, and Celeste.

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ComparisonsComparisons

Name: Name: PelePele Diego MaradonaDiego Maradona Lionel MessiLionel Messi Cristiano Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo

Apps:Apps: 1,3641,364 680680 469469 456456Goals:Goals: 1,2831,283 345345 401401 397397WC:WC: 33 11 00 00HIH:HIH: FIFA Player of CenturyFIFA Player of Century 1980s Player of Decade1980s Player of Decade Ballon DBallon D’’OrOr

Ballon DBallon D’’OrOr

HIH: Highest Individual HonorHIH: Highest Individual Honor

(Goals and Appearances will judge by average for Messi and Ronaldo)(Goals and Appearances will judge by average for Messi and Ronaldo)

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QuotesQuotesJohan Cruyff- Johan Cruyff- ““Pele was the only player who surpassed the boundaries of logic.Pele was the only player who surpassed the boundaries of logic. ””

Romario- Romario- ““Pele is like god to us.Pele is like god to us.””

Bobby Charlton- Bobby Charlton- ““I sometimes feel as though soccer was invented for that magical player.I sometimes feel as though soccer was invented for that magical player. ””

Michel Platini- Michel Platini- ““To play like Pele is to play like god.To play like Pele is to play like god.””

Alfredo di Stefano- Alfredo di Stefano- ““Pele was better then Messi and Ronaldo combinedPele was better then Messi and Ronaldo combined””

Nelson Mandela- Nelson Mandela- ““To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child combined with the extraordinary grace of man.To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child combined with the extraordinary grace of man. ””

Tostao- Tostao- ““Pele was the greatest.Pele was the greatest.””

Bobby Moore- Bobby Moore- ““Pele was the most complete player IPele was the most complete player I ’’ve ever seen.ve ever seen.””

Ronald Reagan- Ronald Reagan- ““My name is Ronald Reagan, but you donMy name is Ronald Reagan, but you don’’t need to introduce yourself, everyone knows who you are t need to introduce yourself, everyone knows who you are (talking to Pele)(talking to Pele)””