As ‘The King,’ Pele Enchanted Fans and Dazzled Opponents
December 30, 2022
Pelé was simply “The King.” He embraced “the beautiful game” of soccer in his 1958 World Cup debut for Brazil and never really let go.
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Black Fact of the Day: Oct. 23, 2019- Brought to you by Black365
October 23, 2019
Soccer star Edson Arantes do Nascimento aka Pelé was born in Brazil, 1940.
Soccer legend Pele meets rising star Mbappe in Paris
April 4, 2019
When Kylian Mbappe netted France’s final goal in a 4-2 win over Croatia last July, the rising star became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final — emulating soccer great Pele.
Notable Black Soccer Players in History
February 1, 2018
People throughout the African diaspora have shown off their skills and inspired others with their talents on the field.