The Brazilian greatest and best known footballer, Pele died at the age of 82 in 29thDecember in Sao Paulo.

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He died due to multiple organ failures resulting from the progression of colon cancer. Tributes poured in from across the worlds of sport, politics and popular culture for a sports figure.

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Here are 5 Amazing facts about the Brazilian GOAT

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Pele whose name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento holds the Guinness World Record for the greatest number of goals scored by an individual.

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Pele made football the most popular sport and he charmed popes, president and Hollywood stars in a seven-decade career as a player and ambassador for the sport.

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Pele scored 129 hat tricks as a player in his career of sports.

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Pele scored his 1000th goal on 19 November 1969. And so this day is celebrated as Pelé Day in Santos.

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