King Pele passes away at 82: A look at the legendary footballer's career

He was named Athlete of the Century in 1999 by International Olympic Council

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, the legendary Brazil footballer, who immortalised dribbling and goal-scoring breathed his last on Thursday, December 29, after a long battle with cancer. He as 82.

Known as one of the best football players to have ever played the game, the legend scored 77 goals for his national team. He led the 'Men in Green and Yellow' to three World Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1970. In 1966, Pele's Brazil couldn’t even get past the group stage, losing to Portugal and Hungary and finishing third on the points table in Group 3.

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