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Pele celebrates his victory in 1970.
Brazilian soccer legend Pele The greatest player the world has ever seen Died at the age of 82 years.
He was credited with setting a world record, scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances over a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 appearances for the country.
Pele is the only player to win three World Cups, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970. Pele was named FIFA’s Player of the Century in 2000.
He has been suffering with kidney and prostate problems over the years.
Pele had a tumor removed from his colon in September 2021 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo after the tumor was detected on routine examination. He was hospitalized again at the end of Nov. 2022.
His daughter Keli Nascimento kept fans informed of her father’s condition via social media from the hospital.
On Dec. 29, she posted a photo of what appears to be the hands of members of the Pele family on his body in the hospital, writing: “All that we are thanks to you. We love you unceasingly, rest in peace.”
The hospital confirmed that Pele had died. “Due to multiple organ failure This is a result of colon cancer progression related to his previous symptoms.”
Pele’s Twitter account posted: “Inspiration and love are the milestones in the journey of Pele, the King, who passed away peacefully today, love, love and love forever.”
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Pele
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, became a global star at the age of 17, helping Brazil win the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.
He scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Wales in the quarter-finals, netting a hat-trick against France in the semi-finals. and two goals in a 5-2 victory over the hosts in the final.
Pele made his debut for Santos at the age of 15, scoring in a 7-1 win over Corinthians de Santo Andre.
It was the first of 643 goals he scored for the club in official competition over 19 years, although Santos claimed more than 1,000 goals in total when including friendlies, which were often against high-profile opponents in the competition. Europe
At the 1962 World Cup, Pele, then 21, scored the only goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico in their opening game. But was injured in the next match and had to sit on the sidelines as his team defended their title.
In the final victory of the World Cup trilogy was his most notable victory. After not kicking in a match in England in 1966, he became the centerpiece of the 1970 title-winning attack team, scoring his first goal in the 4–1 win over Italy in the final.
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From the tears of joy on Nilton Santos’ chest to his embrace with England captain Bobby Moore. Pele’s magic moment It spans several eras and defines the history of soccer.
He ended his club career as part of the New York Cosmos side, playing alongside German legend Franz Beckenbauer and fellow World Cup winner Carlos Alberto. 1970s
“In music there’s Beethoven and others, in football there’s Pele and others,” he said in 2000.
In a poll conducted by BBC Sport in 2020, Pele was voted the greatest player. ahead of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff.
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He ended his club career as part of the New York Cosmos.
‘Child prodigy, World Cup hero, icon of the world’
Phil Magnalty, BBC Sport’s chief football writer
The image of a shirtless Pele being lifted up by his teammates and supporters after winning the 1970 World Cup in Mexico City is memorable. Along with the famous photo of a shirtless hug with England captain Bobby Moore (pictured above), a gesture full of mutual respect following Brazil’s 1-0 victory in Guadalajara.
His greatness can be measured in the simple fact that he can make football manifest as natural grace when he misses as much as when he shoots.
One of the first global players, Pele channeled his prominence through a career spanning from a young age with Santos to the big-money New York Cosmos.
No matter where you play football Pele’s name is synonymous with this sport.
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The Brazil national team sends good wishes from Qatar to Pele upon learning he is in hospital.