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In 2020, 'O Rei' revealed that he had another great love besides football. "When I turn almost 80, it's always wonderful to look back on these photos," he said.
Edson Arantes of Birth needs no further introduction. Pele, recently deceased and one of the greatest stars of world football (for many, the best of all time), has left a legacy in sports history and with him, many securities and stories.
Although some of them are better known than others, the truth is that just as today many footballers look good their supercars through social networks, at the time, 'The King' also had a dream garage.
They say it's never too late, and that's what the three-time world champion thought. At 80 years old, Pele He did it just like today Cristiano Ronaldo publishes its luxury cars in Instagram, confessing his love for four wheels.
It was in October 2020 when he wrote, both in Spanish and Portuguese: “Today I was honored by Rocket League (video game). A game that mixes two passions that I have always had in my life: football and cars. That's why I'm sharing some photos of myself from my youth, always expressing my love for four wheels," the footballer explained.
"At the moment, on turning almost 80, it's always wonderful review are photos and memories. Thank you all for the love I received today. You made me very happy!,” she added in her post. account from Instagram and Facebook.
And the three-time world champion could have had any car he wanted. However, in August of this year, he opened up on social media: “The modern cars, With all their technology, they are fascinating, but it is impossible to ignore the charm of the old cars. “Does this driver deserve five stars?” he joked.
It is a matter of carefully reviewing the networks of the Brazilian star to enjoy your varied photos with cars. There are black and white versions and more recent ones, but he constantly posted about his second passion. And always with a tone that speaks to the users.
Some media point out that its first car It was a Volkswagen Beetle at the age of 16. Although he has not made that story known on his networks, on his account he is seen posing with his Mercedes 250 W114.
It also sports a Mercedes Benz Fintail, which was only manufactured until the late sixties. In addition, a photograph of him with a Mercedes Benz W111 Limousine.
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