Speaking of the best football players in history, one cannot fail to mention Edson Arantes do Nascimento.better known as “O Rey” Pele.
Three World Cups, unrepeatable loyalty to Santos for his country and several records that others would like to have. Today, soon to be 82 years old, he is idolized by all the generations who saved his legacy, either through video or with the help of those who had the honor of living in it.
A total of 77 goals make him the top scorer in the history of the Brazilian national team.a record that Neymar is about to break with 75. But apart from the goals, with Brazil he has managed to lift three of the five gold scratch World Cups.
It’s still “Oh Rey”
Brazil produces a lot of football players, perhaps the country with the most football players in the world, however Pele is still ‘Oh Rey’ and history proves it.
Starting as a shoe shiner, the Brazilian made the dream of any football player come true, for example, lifting the World Cup.without a doubt, one of the greatest stories of overcoming known in the sport.
He recently appeared on his social media celebrating 10 million followers on Instagram and posted a humorous post.
“My friends, I am very happy that I have 10 million followers on Instagram, and you know that I understand this figure very well.— said the legend of world football.
Pele’s health
This Sunday, October 23, Edson Arantes do Nascimento will be 82 years old. and the passage of time, as usual, did not forgive him. A year ago, he underwent surgery for colon cancer, which he gradually overcame.
On August 29 of this year, “Oh Ray” took to his social media to deny the alleged deterioration in his health, at that time he assured that he was feeling very well and taking care of himself and, most importantly, winning the game. against illness.
On the eve of his birthday, talk of Pele is still synonymous with joy, football and the man who undoubtedly changed the history of the sport and who, despite the years, continues to be “Oh Rey”.
Source: La Opinion
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