Pelé

The man. The legend. The autobiography. Even people who don't know football know Pel . The best of a generation of Brazilian players universally acknowledged as the most accomplished and attractive group of footballers ever to play the game, he won the World Cup three times and is Brazil's all-time record goalscorer. But how did this man -- a sportsman, a mere footballer, like many others -- become a global icon? Was it just by being the best at what he did, or do people respond to some other quality? In this book, the world's greatest footballer gives us the full story of his incredible life and career. Told with his characteristic grace and modesty, but covering all aspects of his playing days and his subsequent careers as politician, international sporting ambassador and cultural icon, PELE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY is an essential volume for all sports fans, and anyone who admires true rarity of spirit.

Fortellingen om en legende. Med legendens egne ord.Pelé ble født inn i dyp fattigdom på gata i São Paulo, og døde i 2022 som et internasjonalt ikon, og en av verdens mest bejublede fotballspillere. Hans livshistorie er like deler ekstraordinær og fortryllende.I denne oppslukende, rørende og innsiktsfulle boka forteller han den endelige historien om sin vei til toppen. Om hvordan han vant VM 3 ganger med Brasil og ble landets mestscorende gjennom tidene. Den viser at det selv fra verdens fattigste nabolag, vokser frem mennesker som oppnår global berømmelse og suksess, og som forandrer verden og idretten sin på veien.

What does the world's greatest soccer player love about the game? The same things that you and I do Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot--and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L Join Pel , world champion soccer star, as he celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport. Artist Frank Morrison sets up the play with two dynamic visual stories: Pel 's inspiring rise to fame, and a young fan's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game.

What does the world's greatest soccer player love about the game? The same things that you and I do Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot--and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L Join Pel , world champion soccer star, as he celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport. Artist Frank Morrison sets up the play with two dynamic visual stories: Pel 's inspiring rise to fame, and a young fan's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game.

What does the world's greatest soccer player love about the game? The same things that you and I do Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot--and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L Join Pel , world champion soccer star, as he celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport. Artist Frank Morrison sets up the play with two dynamic visual stories: Pel 's inspiring rise to fame, and a young fan's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game.

"I know in my heart that soccer was good to me, and great to the world....I saw, time and again, how the sport improved countless millions of lives, both on and off the field. For me, at least, that's why soccer matters." The world's most popular sport goes by many names--soccer, football, the beautiful game--but fans have always agreed on one thing: The greatest player of all time was Pel . Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, Pel had a stunning twenty-year career, where he was heralded as an international treasure. His accomplishments on the field proved to be pure magic: an unprecedented three World Cup championships and the all-time scoring record, with 1,283 goals. Since retiring, he has traveled the world as soccer's global ambassador, relentlessly promoting the positive ways soccer can transform young men and women, struggling communities, even entire nations. Now, for the first time, the legendary star and humanitarian explores the sport's recent history and provides new insights into the game. With unparalleled openness, he shares his most inspiring experiences, heartwarming stories, and hard-won wisdom. This is Pel 's legacy, his way of passing on everything he's learned and inspiring a new generation. In Why Soccer Matters, Pel details his ambitious goals for the future of the sport and, by extension, the world.

The man. The legend. The autobiography. Even people who don't know football know Pelé. The best of a generation of Brazilian players universally acknowledged as the most accomplished and attractive group of footballers ever to play the game, he won the World Cup three times and is Brazil's all-time record goalscorer. But how did this man -- a sportsman, a mere footballer, like many others -- become a global icon? Was it just by being the best at what he did, or do people respond to some other quality? In this book, the world's greatest footballer gives us the full story of his incredible life and career. Told with his characteristic grace and modesty, but covering all aspects of his playing days and his subsequent careers as politician, international sporting ambassador and cultural icon, PELE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY is an essential volume for all sports fans, and anyone who admires true rarity of spirit.'An inspiring story... Pelé's innate dignity and modesty shine through this book' Sunday Telegraph 'Pelé has a mythical status in football and he adds to it in Pelé: The Autobiography'Sunday Times 'Pelé's rise to football superstardom is described with grace and modesty and explains why he was beloved by the whole world'Daily Mail'Of huge interest even to readers indifferent to its story of prowess trouncing prejudice... Every dressing-room, let alone every changing-room, should have one'Independent