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Dec 30, 2022 • 19 tweets • 7 min read • Read on X

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Paperclip pays tribute to the King of Football through some photos of his life and times #Pele

Pelé at 15

Roaming the streets of Sweden during the FIFA World Cup 1958, along with teammate Zito

As Brazil lift their first world title, 17-year old Pelé is overcome by emotions

Return to Sweden: Pelé in a friendly match in 1960

Severely injured, Pelé leaves the field during FIFA World Cup 1966 in England

Dec 14th, 1969: Pelé stands next to a display to celebrate his 1000th goal

The return of the King: Inspired by Pelé, Brazil enthralled audiences with their dazzling brand of football at Mexico, 1970, becoming the 1st team to become World Champions three times

Enjoying some "me" time in Mexico

Parading the Jules Rimet trophy in Paris' Champs Elysees in 1971. Brazil were awarded the trophy permanently on winning it 3 times. Pelé remains the only man to feature in 3 victorious world cup teams

New York City welcomes the King, 1975

A packed Eden Gardens watched the legendary Brazilian in action in 1977

Oct 1, 1977: Icon meets Icon

Presenting an autographed ball to basketball legend Magic Johnson 1985

Diego Maradona, Pelé & Michel Platini before the kick-off of an exhibition match in France 1988

With Nelson Mandela in South Africa 2007

When Diego Maradona passed away in Nov, 2020, Pelé penned an emotional message, concluding with these lines - "One day I hope we will play soccer together in the sky"

Rest in Peace King

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footballparadise.com/pele-book-revi…
si.com/soccer/2016/10…
rediff.com/sports/report/…
supersport.com/football/gener…
marca.com/en/boxing/2022…
rarehistoricalphotos.com/17-year-old-pe…
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