Football legend Pele dies at 82

Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement by his agent. Former Santos FC star had been hospitalized at Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital since November 29.

Pale had been battling colon cancer for the last two years. A medical report just before Christmas revealed that Pale required treatment for cardiac and renal dysfunction.

Pele was born as Edson Arantes do Nascimento. He joined Santos at the age of 15 and the Brazilian national team a year later.

Pele made it into the world football scene as a 17-year-old in the 1958 World Cup.


Pele was the only player to win three World Cups during his international career, in 1958, 1962, and 1970.

Pele’s contribution to Brazil's third victory, in Mexico in 1970, is widely celebrated in football folklore. He was a key member of football’s greatest ever international team.

For over 20 years, from 1957 to 1977, Pale scored 757 goals in 831 games. However, Santos claims his total was closer to 1,000.

FAQs:

1. When pele was born and bought up?
   Pele was born on 23 october 1930, he was born and bought up in Brazil. Later he became the sports minister in brazil.
2. Why did pele died?
   The great brazilian footballer died due to cancer. He was the only player in history who ha s won three world cups.