Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups and standard-bearer for ‘the beautiful game,’ has died at 82.
Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on Oct. 23, 1940, in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Pelé found his passion for soccer with the help of his father, João Ramos do Nascimento, who was himself a professional soccer player.
Brazilian striker Pelé, wearing his Santos jersey, smiles before playing a friendly soccer match with his club against the French club of"Racing", on June 13, 1961. .In 1977, Pelé played his final game of soccer and officially retired. Pelé even became Brazil's Minister of Sport in 1994. In that same year, he was appointed a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and used his influence to support humanitarian work around the world.
In 2018, the soccer legend launched the Pelé Foundation, "a new charitable endeavor that will benefit organizations around the world and their dedicated efforts to empower children, specifically around poverty and education," according to theIn 2021, Pelé was diagnosed with a colon tumor and began his journey with chemotherapy. He would share his journey on his social media platform, reassuring his fans that all was well.
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