Legend Pele The King has passed': Brazilian footballer died aged 82

Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest icon.

His youth career was spent at numerous clubs in the region and at the São Paulo State club Bauru

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Three-time FIFA World Cup winner 1958, 1962 and 1970,

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Greatest scorer of all-time in the world, Player of the Century in 2000

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Brazil’s soccer star Pele's world famous bicycle kicks.

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His first name is misspelt & should read Edson, although he admits that he is named for Thomas Edison

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1999 elected Pele as the greatest athlete of all-time.

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Dribbling the ball was hailed as the "most beautiful goals.

In Brazil, he was known simply as 'O Rei' - The King - and is considered a national hero.

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Brazilian Soccer Legend Pelé Scores A Marriage Hat Trick - 3rd Marcia Aoki

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He has bagged a total of 1,279 goals including unofficial matches,

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1- Youngest scorer in FIFA World Cup final:, 2- Three FIFA World Cup titles, 3- Greatest scorer of all-time in the world,

On November 19, 1969, Brazilian superstar Pelé scored the 1,000th goal of his career.

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His total of 1279 goals in 1363 games, which included friendlies, is a Guinness World Record

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