Pele 1940-2022 RIP
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A sad day for futball, for countless millions of fans and for sports... whether one considers Messi or Pele as the GOAT, the Brazilian star was charismatic, popular and helped bring soccer to many in the United States. The man had an incomparable appeal to the masses of his fans. RIP, Pele!
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I remember having to play soccer in Jr. High gym class. I thought it was a stupid game. The Greek and Latino kids loved it and could do a few tricks like bouncing the ball on their knee, but I didn't think it took a lot of skill. Then I saw some Pele highlights on Wide World of Sports and saw a goal on a bicycle kick for the first time. It was a 'holy shiite' moment as it seemed that was a level of skill and athleticism that surpassed anything I'd seen in the 4 major US sports at the time.
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rt Like many in my age group, I was introduced to soccer because of Pele.
I even tried the bicycle kick a few times. Mine would never be considered part of “the beautiful game”.
RIP Pele. I even liked his part in the movie Victory with Stallone.
I even tried the bicycle kick a few times. Mine would never be considered part of “the beautiful game”.
RIP Pele. I even liked his part in the movie Victory with Stallone.