King Pelé is dead. Brazilian football legend and one of the greatest sports champions, Pelé died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the age of 82. Triple world champion with the Seleçao, the striker has marked the history of his sport with records and striking images. A look back at his career and his life.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, says Pelé, has become one of the legends of football, a sport of which he is considered the greatest champion in history, notably from the top of his three World Cups won with Brazil, a record. This shot is one of the most famous in the history of sport and symbolizes Pelé’s rise to the top, during a 1970 World Cup in Mexico perceived as one of the most beautiful editions of the World Cup.
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