Pelé: Why, if he was the best soccer player in the world, did he never play in Europe?

Now that the soccer legend, Peledied, many have arisen questions about his life and career as a footballer. Of the most relevant questions about your careerthere is the questioning of why he never traveled to the ‘Old continent’ to participate in elite soccer, perhaps any european team I wanted him?

In The Truth News we clarify that the ‘King of soccer’ did have several offers from European clubs, among which stand out the Real Madrid and the Milan. However, because of the love she had for her homeland and to the team of Saintshe never paid attention to the offers that were sent to him:

“They always ask me why I never played in Europe. I felt good in Brazil and Santos was the team of my life.”

However, the Saints and the Brazil’s selection They were not the only two teams in which ‘El Rey’ participated, since, during the years from 1975 to 1977, Pelé played in the club New York Cosmos. The reasons that the Brazilian gave to play for this club were:

“To promote soccer in the country. In addition, we did clinics for children and I learned English, otherwise I would never have left Brazil.”

How many titles did Pelé win?

The brazilian striker managed to consecrate himself with six league titles with Santos in Brazil. Also, he got two Copa Libertadorestwo intercontinental, winning the final before Benfica and Milan. In addition, he won the title of intercontinental super champions in 1968. Pelé got 6 Ballon d’Ors Y 3 World Cups.

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Who is bigger Maradona vs Pelé?

Maradona and Pelé are two of the most famous players and there has always been the question of who was better, ‘El Rey’ or ‘La Pelusa’. At least with regard to the matches in the National Team, Pelé’s superiority is indisputable, as the Brazilian scored 77 goals in 91 matcheswhile the Argentine made 34 annotations in 90 duels.

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