Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname Pele, passed away at the age of 82 in the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo at 3:27 p.m. on 29 December, 2022. Pele is unquestionably one of the best football players of all time. The main reason for Pele’s death is that. he had to battle cancer for a few days after apparently experiencing kidney and cardiac problems. He underwent routine treatment following the removal of a tumor from his intestines in September of 2021.
The original GOAT
Football came to be known as “beautiful” because of Pele, and it is largely to his credit that the sport has reached this point in 2024. During his 20 years of playing this sport, he achieved some unbelievable statistics that speak for themselves, leaving an unquestionably lasting legacy.
He scored an incredible 757 goals in 831 games, indicating that he was also one of the fittest players, something that has not been adequately appreciated by the media. He set a record with his 643 goals in 659 games for his team Santos, and as a result of these achievements, he was named the FIFA Player of the Century and the Olympic Athlete of the Century.
It goes without saying that he is one of the few players to have successfully defended a world cup and that he is, or may perhaps be, the only man to win three World Cups, having done so in 1958, 1962, and 1970. His play was so captivating and spectacular that it was subsequently dubbed the “Brazilian way,” and the Brazilian team is now attempting to emulate it. He’s regarded by many as the greatest football player of all time, and since he’s a role model for the next generation, his career both on and off the field will be forever remembered.
He won his first world cup at the age of just 17, and ever since, a lot of football fans and experts saw the potential in him and thought he would one day become the greatest player of all time, which is exactly what happened. In addition to being a talented football player, he was also a decent man since, in the eyes of many, he is the greatest of all time, and both his career and personal life will go down in history. For the coming generation, he is a hero. and as a result, everyone on Earth would miss him.
Pele Retirement Age
The renowned Brazilian football player Pele declared his official retirement from the game in 1977. After a fantastic career that saw him win multiple awards and set various records, he retired at the age of 37 It’s important to remember, though, that he remained active in football after retirement, serving in ambassadorial positions and engaging in other football-related endeavors.
Pele’s Death Cause
According to medical reports, Pele’s fight with colon cancer resulted in multiple organ failure, which ultimately caused his death. He was admitted to the hospital with a number of illnesses, including a lung infection, as well as heart and renal issues.
