Initially overlooked during the group matches, Pelé seized his moment against the Soviet Union, marking the start of a historical campaign. He went on to score six goals throughout the tournament, ...

He made his debut against the Corinthians of Santo André scoring one goal, although his first official match was against Cubatao on September 7, 1956 at the age of 15, and another goal.

Pele's meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama.

"If you would use the word perfect, Pele almost is there. He was the greatest soccer player in the history of this game," says former West German star Franz Beckenbauer on ESPN Classic's ...

Pele helped Brazil win the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970. (Image: Hans-Jürgen Schmidt/HJS-Sportfotos/picture alliance) ...