Edson Arantes do Nascimento[note 3] (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛd (ʒi)sõ (w) aˈɾɐ̃tʃiz du nasiˈmẽtu]; 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé (Brazilian Portuguese: …

3 days ago · Pele, Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world. He was part of the Brazilian national teams that won three World …

Apr 2, 2014 · Pelé played professionally in Brazil for two decades, winning three World Cups along the way, before joining the New York Cosmos late in his career. Named FIFA co-Player of the Century in …

Dec 29, 2022 · 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 …

Dec 9, 2024 · Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil, is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. His journey began in poverty, …

In his first appearance on the world stage, he scored key goals in both the semifinal and the final match of the 1958 World Cup to win it for Brazil. At this point, he had achieved superhero status in Brazil …

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, or Pele as he was known and loved, passed away on 29 December aged 82 in Sao Paulo following a lengthy battle with cancer. He is considered by many to be the …

Pelé, the King of Football, etched his name in sports history with an unparalleled record: 1,283 goals in his career. This legendary milestone not only highlights his extraordinary talent but also his passion …

With a career total of 1,280 games, he may have been the world's most popular athlete in his prime. Pelé. Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, who took the name Pelé, was born on October 23, 1940, in …

Dec 30, 2022 · LIVE UPDATES Pele Dies at 82: Pele is the only footballer in the planet to have won three World Cup titles. Follow minute-by-minute tributes LIVE.