Tribute To Pele

Pele wins World Cup at seventeen.
Letting proud Brazilians cheer and preen.
Scored six goals in victory
National Treasure we all see
He’s the best soccer player ever seen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Gauthier Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 3:25 PM
Yes, Pele set the bar high indeed.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 10:33 PM
I can imagine no other athlete playing soccer half as well.
Hankins Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 6:09 PM
I recall seeing him play and long time ago.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 12:11 AM
I remember him too
Kyser Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Edson Arantes' best football trick? Over the head bicycle kick!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 12:12 AM
Sounds like fun Jeff
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