39 moments

  1. Childhood in Bauru

    · Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil

    Pelé spent his childhood growing up in Bauru, where he developed as a footballer before joining Santos. The source does not provide a more precise start date for his residence in Bauru.

  2. Birth in Três Corações

    · Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil

    Pelé was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in Três Corações, Minas Gerais.

  3. Arrival for Santos trial

    · Santos, São Paulo, Brazil

    Waldemar de Brito brought the teenage Pelé to Santos to try out for Santos FC, beginning his long association with the club. Only the year is supported.

  4. Brazil debut at Maracanã

    · Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    At age 16, Pelé made his first appearance for Brazil and scored his first international goal against Argentina. The goals table identifies the venue as Maracanã Stadium.

  5. World Cup quarter-final goal

    · Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden

    Pelé scored against Wales in Brazil’s World Cup quarter-final, becoming the tournament’s youngest goalscorer at the time. The table records Pelé's goal at this venue.

  6. World Cup semi-final hat-trick

    · Råsunda Stadium, Solna, Sweden

    Pelé scored a hat-trick against France in the 1958 World Cup semi-final. Råsunda Stadium was later demolished; coordinates identify its former site.

  7. World Cup final

    · Råsunda Stadium, Solna, Sweden

    World Cup final
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    Pelé scored twice as Brazil defeated Sweden in the 1958 World Cup final. Råsunda Stadium was the final venue and has since been demolished.

  8. South American Championship match

    · Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Pelé scored a hat-trick against Paraguay during the 1959 South American Championship.

  9. Hat-trick in Alexandria

    · Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt

    Pelé scored three goals for Brazil in a friendly against the United Arab Republic.

  10. Gol de Placa at Maracanã

    · Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Pelé scored the goal later known as the gol de placa while Santos played Fluminense at Maracanã. Only month precision is supported.

  11. Intercontinental Cup hat-trick

    · Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

    Pelé scored a hat-trick in Lisbon as Santos defeated Benfica 5–2 in the Intercontinental Cup. The source supports the year and city but not the match date; coordinates are for Estádio da Luz.

  12. World Cup opener in Viña del Mar

    · Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar, Chile

    Pelé assisted and scored in Brazil’s opening 1962 World Cup victory over Mexico. The table records Pelé's goal at this venue.

  13. Copa Libertadores final appearance

    · La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Pelé faced Boca Juniors in the 1963 Copa Libertadores Finals at La Bombonera. The image caption supports the year and venue, not a specific match date.

  14. Hat-trick against France

    · Stade de Colombes, Colombes, France

    Pelé scored a hat-trick in Brazil’s friendly victory over France in Paris.

  15. Friendly in Oran

    · Ahmed Zabana Stadium, Oran, Algeria

    Pelé scored in Brazil’s friendly win over Algeria. The table records Pelé's goal at this venue.

  16. Friendly in Moscow

    · Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union

    Pelé scored twice against the Soviet Union in Moscow. The table records Pelé's first of two goals in the match.

  17. 1966 World Cup match

    · Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

    Pelé scored against Bulgaria in Brazil’s opening match of the 1966 World Cup. The table records Pelé's goal at this venue.

  18. Taça Oswaldo Cruz match

    · Estadio de Puerto Sajonia, Asunción, Paraguay

    Pelé scored twice as Brazil defeated Paraguay in Asunción. Estadio de Puerto Sajonia is now known as Estadio Defensores del Chaco.

  19. Exhibition in Lagos

    · Lagos, Nigeria

    Pelé played for Santos in an exhibition match against Stationary Stores FC and scored both Santos goals. The source supports Lagos and the year but not a precise venue or date.

  20. O Milésimo

    · Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Pelé scored his 1,000th goal in all competitions, from a penalty against Vasco da Gama.

  21. 1970 World Cup opening match

    · Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico

    Pelé scored against Czechoslovakia as Brazil opened the 1970 World Cup with a 4–1 victory. The table records Pelé's goal at this venue.

  22. Third World Cup final

    · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico

    Third World Cup final
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    Pelé scored the opening goal and made two assists as Brazil defeated Italy in the 1970 World Cup final.

  23. Final Brazil international

    · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Pelé made his final appearance for Brazil against Yugoslavia. The source identifies the city but not the stadium.

  24. Cosmos unveiling

    · 21 Club, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

    The New York Cosmos unveiled Pelé at a press conference after his return from semi-retirement. Only the year is supported.

  25. New York Cosmos debut

    · Downing Stadium, Randall's Island, New York City, New York, United States

    New York Cosmos debut
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain in Argentina because the copyright of this photograph, registered in Argentina, has expired. · file

    Pelé made his New York Cosmos debut, scoring in a draw with the Dallas Tornado. Downing Stadium was demolished; coordinates indicate its former Randall's Island site.

  26. Trapped during Lagos coup attempt

    · Lagos, Nigeria

    During a Pepsi-sponsored trip, Pelé was trapped in a Lagos hotel during the attempted Nigerian coup and later stayed at the Brazilian ambassador’s residence. The source supports the city and year but not the hotel location or exact dates.

  27. Farewell match

    · Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

    Farewell match
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain in the United States because it was published in the United States between 1931 and 1977, inclusive, without a copyright notice. · file

    Pelé ended his playing career in an exhibition between the Cosmos and Santos, playing one half for each club. Giants Stadium was demolished; coordinates identify its former site at the Meadowlands complex.

  28. Flood-relief friendly

    · Estádio Serra Dourada, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil

    Pelé played for a Brazilian representative side in a benefit match for victims of flooding in Santa Catarina and scored. This was an unofficial friendly involving a regional Brazilian representative side.

  29. Honorary knighthood ceremony

    · Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom

    Queen Elizabeth II awarded Pelé an honorary knighthood at Buckingham Palace. Only the year is supported.

  30. Meeting President Clinton

    · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Meeting President Clinton
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain; PD US Government · file

    As Brazil’s Minister of Sport, Pelé met United States President Bill Clinton in Rio de Janeiro. Only the year and city are supported.

  31. World Economic Forum appearance

    · Davos, Graubünden, Switzerland

    World Economic Forum appearance
    Wikimedia Commons · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic · file

    Pelé spoke about sport and economic development at the World Economic Forum. Only the year is supported.

  32. Sheffield FC anniversary event

    · Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

    Pelé was guest of honour at Sheffield FC’s 150th-anniversary exhibition match and opened a football-rules exhibition. Only month precision is supported; the source does not identify a specific venue.

  33. Rio 2016 bid presentation

    · Abuja, Nigeria

    Pelé defended Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic bid before the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa General Assembly. The article reports the event in Abuja on 7 July 2009; quote is in Portuguese.

  34. Honorary degree

    · University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    The University of Edinburgh awarded Pelé an honorary degree for his humanitarian, environmental and sporting contributions.

  35. Olympic hunger summit

    · London, England, United Kingdom

    Pelé attended the Olympic hunger summit hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron. The source gives the event as three days after 9 August 2012.

  36. 2018 World Cup draw

    · Moscow, Russia

    Pelé appeared in a wheelchair at the draw for the 2018 World Cup. Only month precision is supported; coordinates are a representative point for Moscow.

  37. Statue unveiling

    · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Pelé attended the unveiling of his statue in Rio de Janeiro while using a wheelchair. The source is an image caption and does not identify the specific site or date.

  38. Final hospitalization

    · Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil

    Pelé was admitted to Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital for a respiratory infection and reassessment of his cancer treatment.

  39. Death in São Paulo

    · São Paulo, Brazil

    Pelé died aged 82 after complications associated with colon cancer. The biographical infobox supplies the date and city of death.

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