No matter how old you are, or who you grew up watching, one man has long dominated the debate about just who was the greatest footballer of all time.
From World Cup glory at 17 to Escape to Victory theatrics via 1,000 goals, Gordon Banks’ save, and outrageous dummies, Pele has been a walking, talking show reel for more than half a century.
As Pele turns 80, it is pertinent for soccer lovers worldwide to celebrate the football legend. Arguably the greatest of all times, Pele has unbeatable records to his credit and outstanding achievements In 1961, the government of Brazil declared Pele an “official national treasure” to prevent him being transferred out of the country Was he the finest player to ever grace the game – or are the modern-day superstars a cut above? … Note:
The Ballon d’Or could only be won by a European player until 1995 Pele (Santos, NY Cosmos & Brazil) World Cup wins: 1958, 1962, 1970 European Cup/Champions League wins: