'The summit of world football': what Pele did for Brazil


FILE PHOTO: Brazilian soccer legend Pele poses for the media during the inauguration of a refurbished soccer field at the Mineira slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 10, 2014. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

(Reuters) - Before Pele made his debut for Brazil, the South American nation had never won the World Cup. By the time he retired, they had won three - more than any other team.

Arguably Pele's greatest contribution to both soccer and Brazil was to transform his underachieving nation into a footballing superpower.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-Bayern have earned right to be confident after win at Real, Kompany says
Soccer-Bayern keeper Neuer's masterclass reignites national team discussion
Soccer-Havertz hails Arsenal turnaround in Champions League win over Sporting
Soccer-'He has the DNA': Amad backs Carrick for Man Utd top job
Soccer-Late Havertz strike gives Arsenal 1-0 lead over Sporting
Soccer-Bayern seize advantage over Real with 2-1 win in pulsating Bernabeu clash
Soccer-FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings over Islamophobic chants in Spain-Egypt match
Soccer-Isak travels with Liverpool to PSG but will not start, says Slot
Catastrophe could be in store for Selangor as Kuching sharpen claws
JDT thrash KL 4-1 to reach sixth straight Malaysia Cup final

Others Also Read