World Cup 2022: Brazilian players had many reasons to pay tribute to Pele
After its win over South Korea in the Round of 16 of World Cup 2022, Brazilian players brought out a banner in support of football legend Pele
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After sealing an easy 4-1 win over South Korea in the 2022 World Cup Round of 16, Brazilian players brought out a banner in support of football legend Pele, who was hospitalized in Sao Paulo last week due to colon cancer.
Here are reasons for tribute to Pele.
The Brazilian football icon is known as one of the greatest of all time with three World Cup trophies in 1958, 1962, and 1970 and was named Player of the Century by FIFA in 2000.
Pele netted over 1,200 goals, including unofficial matches, making him a legendary striker during his career from 1956 and 1977.
He was not only a top-class player but also an iconic figure on the pitch as his talents helped the recognition of his country in his performances at the World Cups and, became the first global football star.
Pele left a remarkable legacy off the pitch, helping his country become known outside Brazil.
The world did not know Brazil before Pele, some believe.
Most people could not find Brazil on a map in the 1950s. After Pele, especially after 1970, the whole world knows Brazil and identifies it as the true home of football. That's a phenomenal legacy.
Pele was a unique talent at that time and his playing style on the pitch made him unstoppable against defenders.
Pele, inspiration to everyone in the World Cup
Pele is the only player to win three World Cups and become the all-time leading goal scorer for the Selecao with 77 goals in 92 games.
He was only at the age of 17 when he won his maiden FIFA World Cup victory in 1958 in Sweden. With six goals in three matches, he led his nation to their first World Cup triumph and his performance drew global attention.
In 1966, he was injured in the second match and missed many parts of the tournament but in 1970, he appeared every minute, firing Brazil to their third title.
The 82-year-old legend, one of the most influential people of the 20th century, is now at the hospital and said he watched his country's matches in the 2022 World Cup.
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