Pelé

The Brazilian boy who grew up to be called the king of football (soccer).

The Story

Pelé grew up in Brazil so poor that his first football was a sock stuffed with newspapers.

But when he kicked it, magic happened — he was faster and cleverer than anyone.

At only 17, he helped Brazil win the World Cup.

He scored more than 1,000 goals in his career — a number almost no one has ever reached.

All around the world, kids in every language shout 'Goooool!' because of him.

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