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Pele the King of Football
The king of football was born on October 23, 1940 in Tre's Coracoes, Minas Gerais, Brazil
The king of football full name is Edison Arantes do Nascimento
The king of football career started as a teenager by playing for Santos Futbol Clube at 15 years old and Brazil's National Team at 16 years old
The king of football earned the nickname O Reil_ "The King" in Portuguese_ after he won his first FIFA World Cup in 1958
The king of football won his second FIFA World Cup in 1962 followed by his third in 1970
The king of football career is credited for connecting the phrase"The Beautiful Game" with football_ held the Guinness World Record with 1,279 goals in 1,363 appearances.
The king of football after two decades of active sport, announced his retirement from professional international football in 1977.
The king of football went to hospital in November following respiratory infection
The king of football, later got to know that his colon cancer progressing and damaging his other organs
The king of football medical team tried it's best but could not save the athlete's first global icon and he passed away
The king of football Death made social media to be abuzz with tributes
The king of football was admitted at Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo
The king of football passed away at the age of 82 years
The king of football took his last breath on Thursday, 29th December,2022
The king of football participated in four World Cup and won a record of three World Cups.
The king of football recognised the Lord Almighty each time he spoke about his success
The king of football also acknowledged the efforts of his team mates
The king of football believed his success is a result of family, community and team mates
The king of football have left a great lesson to learn from by younger generations
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