Pelé

Author: Ji Feng
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Reading an excellent biography can have a lifelong impact on you. Pelé (1940-) was a shoeshine boy from a poor black neighborhood. He once couldn’t afford a soccer ball but, with extraordinary talent and hard work, he became a dazzling soccer king. He was the "Black Lightning" on the pitch and also an ambassador for world peace. His magical soccer skills and noble character made him an eternal landscape in the hearts of fans worldwide. Reading a good biography can influence a person’s entire life. The "World Great Figures Series" edited and published by China Youth and Children’s Publishing House is a large-scale biography series specially prepared for young readers. The "great figures" introduced in this series are those who have had a significant impact and made major contributions in politics, military, economy, science, thought, literature, and art in world history. They have played a tremendous role in shaping the course of world history. It can be said that the life of a "great figure" is history, and it is knowledge. Through this series, readers can broaden their horizons, enrich their knowledge, boost their confidence, and move away from immaturity toward maturity.
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This book is a biography that vividly recounts the legendary life of the soccer king Pelé. Born into a poor black family of soccer players, he was inspired by his father and fell in love with football from a young age. He worked as a shoeshine boy and played with homemade soccer balls made of rags wrapped in socks, showcasing his extraordinary talent for the sport. After joining the Brazilian national team, he made outstanding contributions to Brazil’s victories in the 1958, 1962, and 1970 World Cups. After retiring, Pelé continued to promote the development of football in various countries and actively engaged in social welfare, dedicating himself to fostering international exchange and peace. He was hailed as the "greatest athlete of all time," and his skillful play and noble character earned him reverence from fans worldwide.