Pele where is he now

The secret is to jump higher! Edinho went on to say that the former soccer legend had taken a step back from the public as he was embarrassed about being seen in his physical condition.

Thankfully, later in Oct. Although the pandemic prevented him from having a big celebration, he celebrated from his home in Brazil and appeared to be in good spirits. Where's He Headed Next? Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.

Pele had known Rosemeri for many years and he believes he was not ready to tie the knot with her. I liked her a lot. Their son Edinho developed a serious drug problem when he grew up and got involved with the trade of illegal substances. In , the former goalkeeper was jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of drug trafficking and money laundering. It took him another 12 years to walk down the aisle again, this time with gospel singer Assiria, but that ended in divorce in But they could not cope with a much more physical approach to the game, which saw defenders hacking down Pele in full flow.

I prayed this was my last World Cup. Anyone who questions what the game means to Pele only needs to watch this film. Even though the star made a fortune through advertising deals — including famously, promoting Viagra — money was not his number one motivation.

More then ten million people watched his debut on US TV in Thanks to his artistry on the pitch, he will always be cherished by the fans. And the lack of vanity from the true king of football will continue to endear him to anyone with just a passing interest in the sport. GOT a story? Jump directly to the content. Sign in. All Football. Sport Premier League Grant Rollings.