Three-time world champion, Pele, turns 81!
PTI, Oct 23, 2021, 8:13 PM IST
Washington DC: Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Brazilian football legend Pele, turns 81 on Saturday.
Pele won the World Cup three times – 1958, 1962, and 1970 – no other player in the world has accomplished that feat.
He still holds the top spot for Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals PSG’s Neymar Jr sits closely behind with 70 goals.
Pele also collected a slew of trophies for Brazilian club Santos from 1956-74, including 10 Sao Paulo state league titles, six Brazilian championships, two Copa Libertadores titles, and the Intercontinental Cup in 1962 and 1963.
The footballing great has stamped his name in the history books he still holds the record for the youngest player to win a World Cup.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Mumbai Indians have got the playing 12; very happy to pair Bumrah with Boult: Akash Ambani
IPL Auction 2025 | GT buy Washington Sundar for Rs 3.20 crore; Shaw, Shardul go unsold
Virat Kohli doesn’t need our support, but we need the support of Kohli: Bumrah
Perth Test, Day 4: Siraj removes Smith as Australia go into lunch at 104 for five
Skipper Rohit Sharma hit nets following arrival in Perth, will play two-day game in Canberra
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Wanted to kill Ajmal Kasab who caused so much of pain, recalls 26/11 terror attack victim
Two retired revenue officials among four arrested in land grabbing case in Jammu
Kerala govt to revise manual for junior doctors, house surgeons
State can interfere with religious practices if they impede development, equality rights: SC
Four cheers at MP’s Kuno park; cheetah Neerva gives birth to cub quartet
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.