Pele: Presented by Legend of Sport. kids book about soccer (Legend of Sports Collection)

Pele: Presented by Legend of Sport. kids book about soccer (Legend of Sports Collection)

Meet Pelé, the boy who loved soccer so much that he never gave up on his dream, no matter how hard things got. Pelé grew up in the slums of Brazil, but he always had a ball at his feet. He practiced for hours every day, and he soon became one of the best players in his neighborhood. When he was 15 years old, he was offered a contract to play for Santos FC, one of the most famous teams in Brazil. Pelé quickly became a star at Santos, and he helped the team win several championships. He also led Brazil to victory in the 1958 World Cup, when he was just 17 years old. Pelé went on to win two more World Cups with Brazil, and he scored over 1,000 goals in his career. Pelé was more than just a great soccer player. He was also a kind and generous person who used his fame to help others. He founded a charity to help poor children in Brazil, and he spoke out against racism and discrimination.