Article
Pele, Brazilian football 'phenomenon', leaves unparalleled legacy
Rating:
0.0
Views:
76
Likes:
1
Library:
1
During his 21-year career, Pele won 37 titles and scored 1,279 goals [File: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters] Early days Born in the southeastern Brazilian city of Tres Coracoes to parents Dondinho and Celeste Arantes, Pele moved around a lot as a boy due to his father's career as a budding professional footballer. When Dondinho suffered a career-ending knee injury on the cusp of his big break at a top-level Brazilian club, the family put down roots in Bauru, a city some 300 km from Sao Paulo.
Rate This Post
Rate The Educational Value
Rate The Ease of Understanding and Presentation
Interesting or Boring? Rate the Entertainment Value