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Why Pele will always score a special goal

Legendary Brazilian soccer player Pele waves to the spectators before the start of under-17 boys' final soccer match of Subroto Cup tournament at Ambedkar stadium in New Delhi, India, October 16, 2015. [Reuters, Anindito Mukherjee]

Brazilian football legend Pelé turns 81 tomorrow. Born in a city called Três Corações (three hearts), Pelé has long held a special place in the hearts of millions of Brazilians and football fans around the world.

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