Pelé: A Soccer Legend

What is Pelé's full name?

• Edson Arantes do Nascimento

• Thomas Edison

• Pelé Santos

• Edson Pelé

Why did Pelé's parents name him after Thomas Edison?

• They admired Thomas Edison

• It is unclear

• It was a family tradition

• They wanted him to be an inventor

In which year did Pelé make his official World Cup debut?

• 1954

• 1958

• 1962

• 1970

What significant achievement did Pelé accomplish in the World Cup finals?

• Scored a hat-trick

• Scored two goals against Sweden

• Scored the winning goal against Germany

• Did not score any goals.

Which club did Pelé play for after announcing his retirement in 1974?

• Manchester United

• Real Madrid

• New York Cosmos

• AC Milan

What did Pelé's involvement with the New York Cosmos help achieve?

• It decreased the popularity of soccer in the USA

• It brought recognition to the North American Soccer League

• It led to the creation of a new soccer league

• It had no impact.

What was one of the offers Pelé received from European clubs after his World Cup success?

• A chance to coach

• Millions of dollars

• A lifetime contract

• A position as a team manager.

Which organization awarded Pelé the International Peace Award?

• UNICEF

• FIFA

• United Nations

• WHO

What is a common belief about Pelé's skills and accomplishments?

• They will never be rivaled

• They are overrated

• They are average

• They are declining

What did Pelé mesmerize the world with?

• Soccer skills and dedication to social causes

• Acting and singing

• Political speeches

• Business acumen