Pelé: Birth of a Legend - Movie

Edson Arantes do Nascimento known as Pelé (Brazilian Portuguese) is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is widely regarded as the greatest football player of all time.

Pele was born on 23rd October, 1940 in Mans Gerais, Brazil. Pele grew up in Bauru, Sao Paulo in utter poverty. He earned extra money by working as a servant in tea shops. He could not afford to buy a proper football so he would play with a sock stuffed with newspaper tied with a string or grapefruit.

He was trained by his father by a very young age to be a footballer. His father Dondhino was himself a former footballer and leading scorer for the club teams he played for.

He has been regarded as the greatest footballer of all times by many football critics, former players, football fans and experts. In 1999, he was elected the ‘Athlete of the Century’ by the International Olympic Association. He is widely respected for his participation for environmental and social causes. He has not only been one of the greatest athletes’ ever seen but also one of the most down to earth human beings. From playing with newspaper scraps to becoming the poster boy of World football is an amazing journey indeed.

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