Pele has recently been in the news due to Neymar surpassing his goal-scoring record for the Brazilian national football team. Neymar scored his 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia, breaking Pelé's previous record. This achievement has reignited discussions about the legacy of Pelé and Neymar's place in Brazilian football history.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, was born on October 23, 1940, in Brazil. He is a retired professional footballer who played as a forward and is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Pelé spent the majority of his career playing for Santos FC in Brazil and later for the New York Cosmos in the United States. He won three FIFA World Cups with the Brazilian national team in 1958, 1962, and 1970, and scored over 1,000 career goals. Pelé's skill, athleticism, and sportsmanship have made him an iconic figure in the world of football.