How did other players and coaches view Pele's "King" status? What was the cultural significance of Pele being called "O Rei" in Brazil?

Jan 4, 2023 ... Pelé changed the way businesses viewed Brazilian footballers and the sport as a whole. And that changed the football industry beyond recognition ... Dec 29, 2022 ... A natural right-footer, he honed his left-foot skills to match, and his timing in the air was peerless. He was an uninhibited passer, capable of ... Award-winning artist Frank Morrison sets up the play by weaving together two dynamic visual stories: Pelé's inspiring rise to fame and a young athlete's efforts ... Dec 29, 2022 ... Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82. Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and ... Oct 5, 2024 ... Pele scored 77 goals in 92 international football matches, making him Brazil's all-time top scorer. With international records even from that ... Pele' #10 of the New York Cosmos dribbles the ball during an NASL Soccer game circa 1977 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Pele'... Pelé began playing for Santos at age 15 and the Brazil national team at 16. During his international career, he won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, ... Dec 29, 2022 ... The soccer legend played for the NY Cosmos from 1975-1977. Sep 30, 2021 ... Brazilian football legend Pelé was released from hospital Thursday after undergoing surgery for a colon tumor, but will continue undergoing chemotherapy. The Practice Ball of a Legend. 1,363 games, 1,283 goals, 3 World Cup championships. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, was a legend in the world ...