BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

Interesting facts about the legend Pele

Pele was named after American inventor Thomas Edison, his real name being Edson Arantes do Nascimiento.

Pele won 3 World Cups,2 World Club Championships and 9 Sao Paulo State Championships.

Once printed by Times of london-"How do you spell Pelé?" the answer was "G-O-D".

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer said of Pele: "He is the most complete player I ever saw."

Pele was given an honorary knighthood in 1997 by Queen Elizabeth 2

Pele is a Guinness World Record Holder too

He Played Both Sides For a Match Between His Two Teams in His Final Pro Game

Pelé scored his 1000th goal on 19 November 1969. 19th November is simply known as Pelé Day in Santos.

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