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Pele's Brazil heroics helped turn the World Cup into a global phenomenon
31/12/2022 10:27 PM | Click to read full article
Before the Champions League turned into the contemporary global powerhouse of football, the World Cup was seen as the pinnacle of the game, not only in terms of prestige but also of standards, tactical development and individual achievement. The name Pele is synonymous with the tournament. He bestrode the game at the moment when Brazil established itself as the greatest and most attractive power on the planet, everyone's favourite "other" team.