Pelé The story of Pelé is rather interesting. A rags-to-riches story, so to say. Brought up from humble beginnings in the tiny Brazilian town of Tres Coracoes, life was tough from the word go. From an early age he learnt to defend and take care of himself, shining shoes on the roadside to help support his impoverished family. Even through the toughest of times, he showed a persistence and determination far beyond his years. It …showed first 75 words of 897 total…

…showed last 75 words of 897 total…He still continues to play an active role in the development of soccer around the world, now an official FIFA spokesperson. "Pelé dominated the soccer world for 22 years. In that time, he single-handedly changed the face of soccer. He played every game with a passion matched only by that of his fans throughout the world." (Henry Kissinger). An inspiration to all who love the game, he truly was a sporting legend of the 20th Century.