Celebrating Pelé: A Tribute to the King on the Day of His Passing
Edson Arantes do Nascimento has died; long live King Pelé!
Today, the world is in mourning. We have lost a legend, a hero, a King — Pelé, the King of Football. It is with heavy hearts that we come together to celebrate the life and legacy of this great man.
Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, is undoubtedly one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He is widely considered the greatest player in the history of the sport and is often referred to as the “King of Football.”
The King’s death was announced today, Thursday 29 December, 2022, by the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in São Paulo and the cause was due to multiple organ failure.
Pelé’s Early Years
Pelé was born in Tres Coracoes, Brazil, on October 23, 1940. He was the eldest of three sons born to Flo and Dondinho, who were both professional soccer players. Pelé started playing soccer at a young age and quickly developed an immense passion for the game.
At the age of 10, Pelé was discovered by Waldemar de Brito, a former Brazilian international player and coach. De Brito was impressed by the young boy’s natural ability and convinced Pelé’s family to let him join the professional soccer…
