Pele
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Played the game when it was a man’s game… no diving about, cheating etc… just a brilliant player that oozed class… RIP Pele
He is the greatest player I have ever watched. RIP great man and legend
Greatest player in my life time, a real gentleman on and off the pitch
RiP Pele
RiP Pele
RIP,.
In a Team full of entertainers, he was THE BEST.
Worth remembering that he played at a time when the rules were not quite what we are used to today.
Defenders were allowed more scope for the 'creative approach' to their craft.
And he was a marked man.
IF they could catch him, he got kicked.
What would be an appropriate tribute to this amazing player?
A silence or applause before every game I expect.
Personally I'd like to see the whole Football programme suspended this weekend, but, given the commercial implications, that's never going to happen.
To have seen England win the WC in 66, and then seen that brilliant Brazil team of 70 what a time that was.
Why ?
I've thought about it and I can't understand why suspending fixtures would be appropriate
A minute (or two) silence (or applause) for every game this weekend would be ideal for a man that graced many football grounds and inspired millions
RIP, what skill and grace he had, mentioning the WC 66, he got kicked all over the pitch during that tournament, not like today's nancies.
I always try to avoid comparisons with different generations,, so that is why I say he was the greatest of his generation. However, I do often wonder how his sublime skills would have been like with the lighter boots and ball of contemporary football, not forgetting the improved training and diets enjoyed by footballers today.
Agree.Why ?
I've thought about it and I can't understand why suspending fixtures would be appropriate
A minute (or two) silence (or applause) for every game this weekend would be ideal for a man that graced many football grounds and inspired millions
Wigan want them suspended until 2030
Pure magic !
Some of the quality isn't the best, but this highlight video is worth watching.
The first 'notable clip is after about 50 seconds where he megs two players in the same movement
Here's another . . . .
Some of the quality isn't the best, but this highlight video is worth watching.
The first 'notable clip is after about 50 seconds where he megs two players in the same movement
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Didn't know he'd passed away. 
RIP Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
King of football.
Pele.
RIP Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
King of football.
Pele.
Why ?
I've thought about it and I can't understand why suspending fixtures would be appropriate
A minute (or two) silence (or applause) for every game this weekend would be ideal for a man that graced many football grounds and inspired millions
I bet suspending matches in is honour is something that Pele would have hated.
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Brilliant video that.Pure magic !
Some of the quality isn't the best, but this highlight video is worth watching.
The first 'notable clip is after about 50 seconds where he megs two players in the same movement
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He's wasn't bad was he
Why ?
I've thought about it and I can't understand why suspending fixtures would be appropriate
A minute (or two) silence (or applause) for every game this weekend would be ideal for a man that graced many football grounds and inspired millions
I take your point but the minute or two of silence/clapping is the routine response of Fans showing their affection for admired players who have passed away.
There was nothing routine about Pele.
He was head and shoulders above those mere mortals who were merely Very, Very, Good.
In a perfect World, where commercialism had no place in Sport, my suggestion might have had some merit.
But of course it's not realistic in practice
RIP great man. That 70 World Cup alone gave memories for a lifetime. Magical moments from a magical man. God bless…..