Edison Arantes better known as Pelé was a very well known soccer player from Brazil with humble beginnings. He began playing at age 15 and the Brazil National team at 16. He was known for his electrifying play and for scoring spectacular goals. Everyone wanted to see Pelé play.
He was part of the Brazillian national team that won 3 World Cup Championships. He scored 12 goals in 14 games. He was a top scorer. He was a national hero in Brazil.
The Nigeria's civil war declared a 48-hour cease-fire in 1967 so Pelé could play an exhibition match in Lagos. In his time he was the most famous and possibly the best paid athlete in the world.
He retired in 1977. He scored 1,279 goals in 1,363 games and is recognized as a Guinness World Record in his career. Pelé was the recipient of the International Peace Award in 1978. In 1980, he was named Athlete of the Century.
Pelé created the Pelé Foundation, a charitable endeavor that benefits organizations around the world and their dedicated efforts to empower children, specifically around poverty and education.
🩵Moral Lesson:
Nothings comes easy in life. With a dream, dedication, perseverance and a humble heart, despite the hurdles you will face, it will be your character that will achieve your goals. It will bring you much success, happiness and fullfillment. Whatever you do, don’t give up or forget where you came from. Take life head on. Learn from your mistakes, keep learning and stay thirsty for what it is that lights up your spirit❣️
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