Pele

What country did Pelé play soccer for?

• Brazil

• Madrid

• Botswana

What did Pelé call soccer?

• the beautiful game

• the best game

• my favorite hobby

How old was Pelé when he began his professional soccer career?

• 15

• 17

• 21

How many goals did Pelé score in his lifetime?

• 1,281

• 345

• 8,943

What is Pele's legacy in the sport of soccer?

• Retired at a young age

• Never won a FIFA World Cup

• Three-time FIFA World Cup champion and one of the greatest soccer players of all time

• Known for his skills in American football

Who was Pele's biggest influence in his early soccer career?

• Beckenbauer

• Maradona

• Dondinho

• Messi

Which major international tournaments did Pele win with the Brazilian national team?

• UEFA European Championship

• Copa America

• FIFA World Cup

• AFC Asian Cup

What set Pelé apart from other soccer players? choose 3

• explosive quickness

• mind boggling ball control

• feel for the game

• scored a lot of goals

• he painted soccer pictures

How did Pelé feel about being complimented?

• humble

• proud

• embarassed

What did Pelé do that no other athlete had done in a game?

• played half the game for one team, and the other half for the other team

• asked to speak after the game to thank the fans

• donated his cleats, shin guards, game balls, and old jerseys to children who didn't have sporting goods