RIP Pelé (82) - Edson Arantes do Nascimento

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Pelé, the legendary Brazilian soccer player born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, passed away at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. He had been receiving palliative care prior to his death. Pelé is celebrated for winning three World Cups with Brazil and is credited with scoring 1,281 goals, a figure that remains disputed, primarily during his time with Santos FC. His journey from humble beginnings in Tres Coracoes to becoming a global icon exemplifies his extraordinary talent and impact on the sport. Known for his remarkable technique and grace, Pelé transformed soccer into "The Beautiful Game," leaving an indelible mark on the world of sports. His daughter, Kely Nascimento, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, emphasizing the family's love and gratitude for his legacy.
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Pelé (Oct 23, 1940 - Dec 29, 2022) had been on palliative care for some time. Playing for Brazil, he won 3 World Cups, and during his career scored an impressive (and apparently disputed) 1281 goals, mostly with his Santos team.
The boy who’d become king was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on Oct. 23, 1940, in Tres Coracoes, a modest municipality in southeastern Brazil. He was raised 300 miles to the west in Bauru by his parents, Celeste Arantes and João Ramos do Nascimento, a housewife and a professional soccer player. Dad taught little Edson the sport.

They initially called him “Dico.” The nickname that stuck, “Pelé,” was a schoolboy creation. Edson’s classmates derived it from his mispronunciation of “Bilé,” a pro goalkeeper. Edson initially hated the name. “On one occasion, I punched a classmate because of it,” he’d later recall. But he eventually came around.

He honed his skills, meanwhile, on dusty pitches surrounded by neighborhood companions. When they didn’t have a ball to kick about, they made one, perhaps by stuffing a sock with newspaper and tying it tight with a string, or perhaps by converting a grapefruit.
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Astronuc said:
Pelé (Oct 23, 1940 - Dec 29, 2022) had been on palliative care for some time. Playing for Brazil, he won 3 World Cups, and during his career scored an impressive (and apparently disputed) 1281 goals, mostly with his Santos team.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/pele-t...n-national-treasure-dies-at-82-190426625.html
As an absolute football nut it was always Best and Pele for me. Amazing technique, dedication and above all grace and beauty.
Outrageous decisions because a spectator, even if they play to a certain level, would never dream of such moves.
RIP Pele, genius.
 
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Remembering Pelé, who made soccer 'The Beautiful Game,'


RIO DE JANEIRO — The soccer star Edson Arantes do Nascimento — known around the world as Pelé — has died at 82. He'd been battling complications from colon cancer and had been admitted into a hospital in São Paulo last month.

One of his daughters, Kely Nascimento, announced his death on Instagram — showing a picture of his family's hands holding his hand. "Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace."

Pelé was soccer's global face for decades and is regarded by many as its best player of all time. He rose from humble beginnings in rural Brazil to eternalize a powerful and creative style of play.
 
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