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Pelé set the standard for greatness in the land of his sport

Por: WPLG Local 10 Sports December 30, 2022

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From spearheading the “beautiful game to helping Brazil win three World Cup titles, Pelé embodied greatness in his sport.The incarnation of the country’s style and elegance on the field, Pelé began enchanting Brazilian fans as a teenager. He helped the Selecao lift the World Cup trophy for the first time in 1958, when he was only 17. He excelled for years and years — and by the time Pelé stopped playing in the late 1970s, he had become... + full article



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