"It matters a great deal who is going to win, but not at all who won"

Willie John McBride, Irish Rugby player

Pele

Pele is special because he won 3 World Cups. Of course he is also special for his other achievements, like scoring more than 1,000 goals in his career - all of this is important. But makes him a unique player is that he played in three World Cups which Brazil won.

As a player the most you can achieve is being a World Cup winner just once. And the thrill of being the champion and being there – it’s such a pleasure and a privilege. Since he was the star of those victories he was considered a player who was out of this world, beyond the norm and someone whom every Brazilian admires. And as a result the world has a special place in their heart for Pele.

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