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Encyclopedia entry: Pelé

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Pelé ( Edson Arantes do Nascimento ; 1940– ) Brazilian Association footballer, regarded as the greatest inside forward of all time. He was awarded an honorary British knighthood in 1997. Born in humble circumstances, Pelé was only fifteen when he joined Santos (São Paulo). The following year he scored his first senior goal and in 1958, at the age of seventeen, he played for Brazil when they won the World Cup ...

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The Birmingham Post (England);  March 9, 2002 ;     700+ words ... ... coach is that their World Cup hopes for 2002 have ... significant blow after Pel (pictured below ... Even away from the World Cup, Pel has given the kiss ... The problem with Pel's predictions for the 2002 World Cup is that he has taken ...

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Oakland Tribune;  June 6, 2006 ;     646 words ... ... world soccer. He's Pel, and he first came ... limelight in the World Cup in Sweden in 1958 ... I, came to know Pel. This was the first World Cup to be widely televised ... about the player Pel. In the 1966 World Cup in England, he was ...

Article: And action ... Film spotlight turns on footie legend Pel; ...
The Birmingham Post (England);  April 16, 2009 ;     700+ words ... ... improve the social conditions of the poor. Pel began playing for Santos at 15 and his national team at 16. He won his first World Cup at 17. He holds three World Cup winning medals. Pel was an inside forward or striker and playmaker ...

Article: Pakistan League commences Spirited PEL hold Steel 1-1.
The Nation (Karachi, Pakistan);  January 12, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... suggested that under Shoaib Akhtar, PEL had a difficult time against ... draw. It was frustration for PEL's coach Asghar Khan Anjum ... including closing ceremony while PEL will host their home matches ... Champion Iraq at Lahore during 19th World Cup Qualifier. He converted 20th ...

Article: Sport: PFF League commences: Spirited PEL hold Steel 1-1.
PPI - Pakistan Press International;  January 12, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... introduced Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) opened their mission in Pakistan ... Qasim. Under Shoaib Akhtar, PEL had a difficult time against ... including closing ceremony while PEL will host their home matches ... Champion Iraq at Lahoreduring 19th World Cup Qualifier. He converted 20th ...

Article: THE One Offers Fans the Ultimate Tribute to Football's Greatest ...
Al Bawaba;  May 9, 2007 ;     441 words ... ... rejoice! THE One presents 'Pel'; the world's most exclusive ... readers an in-depth look at Pel's amazing life and career ... 281 professional goals and 3 World Cup winners' medals, to his numerous ... provides intimate details of Pel's life. Over 60 years of ...

 
 
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