Remembering Pelé: The legend who unified game and glory | In pics
Pelé in tears after Brazil's 1958 World Cup win against Sweden
The joy to Football was amplified in Sweden, when the world got introduced to Pelé during 1958 World Cup knockouts. Pelé went on to become the game's first global superstar during the moments that led Brazil to lift the World Cup.
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The 'most recognisable smile' of 20th century sports
Pelé's 'beautiful game' was symbolised in his equally recognisable smile that put humility at the forefront of greatness. In this file photo taken on June 13, 1961, Brazilian striker Pelé, wearing his Santos jersey, smiles before playing a friendly soccer match with his club against the French club of 'Racing', in Colombes, in the suburbs of Paris.
Pelé's name inscribed on Brazilian monument to honor 1958 and 1962 World Cup wins
Pelé was part of both 1958 and 1962 World Cup winning squads of Brazil. Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has the monument built in the honor of country's first two World Cup wins.
Pelé in Paris
In this file photo taken on March 30, 1971, Pelé is surrounded by a huge crowd at the Champs-Elysées in Paris. Pelé was in Paris with club team Santos to play an exhibition match against a French All-Stars team in aid of cancer research.
Pelé with the US President Richard Nixon
From Richard Nixon to Barak Obama, Pelé witnessed the turning of times. While he was never perceived as a political figure like Mohammad Ali, his football greatness smashed the geopolitical binaries during and after his career.
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The 50th birthday forward strike
In this file photo taken on October 31, 1990, Pelé plays the ball during a friendly football match on his fiftieth birthday in Milan, Italy.
Pelé with his partner Maria das Graças Meneghel
Pelé was married thrice with Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi (m. 1966; div.1982)
But in pop culture, his most recognisable personal relationship remained with Brazilian singer and TV host Maria das Graças Meneghel aka Xuxa. In this picture, taken on May 14, 1983, Pelé is seen with 'Xuxa' at Cannes Film Festival in France.
Between Pelé, Messi and Neymar: The decades of South American football greatness
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi with Pelé and Brazilian forward Neymar after receiving for the third time the FIFA Ballon d'Or award in Zurich, Switzerland in January 2012.
With Putin and Maradona before 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Pelé and Argentina's former midfielder Diego Maradona pose for pictures ahead of the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow.
The inter-generational sports legend
Pelé gets emotional while acknowledging the roaring crowd of his fans before the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) semi-final football match Mali vs Ivory Coast in Liberville, the capital of Gabon.
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