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In the 1970 World Cup, Brazilian legend, Pelé scored his 1,000th career goal in the team’s 4–1 victory over Italy. He became one of the best footballers of all time when he became the first professional player to reach the mark.

The Brazilian forward had already established himself as a legend by the time of the 1970 World Cup. But this milestone solidified his place among the all-time greats. Pelé’s goal showed how good he was and how long he had played professionally—more than ten years ago.

Pelé was able to rise to the occasion and make a memory that would last for years despite competing against some of the best players in the world. The goal also helped Brazil win the World Cup that year, cementing Pelé’s legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time.