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"Pelé" by Eddy Simon and Vincent Brascaglia, Chapter 4

Tue Jun 17 12:04:53 EDT 2025
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This biography, told in graphic form, explores the life of the famed Brazilian soccer player.

Here are links to our lists for the book: Chapters 1–3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Halftime–Chapter 7, Chapter 8–Extra time
whirlwind
Pelé's life has turned into a whirlwind he can no longer control.
solicitation
He tries to respond to all the solicitations, to be available to make his fans happy.
inauguration
The inauguration of Brasília, the new capital, was to promote a better division of economic activity that was then concentrated on the coasts.
titanic
Except, to finance this titanic construction, the government printed a lot of money.
inflation
Economic growth and inflation pushed many families into the favelas overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
favela
Economic growth and inflation pushed many families into the favelas overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
tarmac
The tarmac is overrun! It's impossible to deplane!
sector
1961, writers call Pelé soccer's first living legend, a popularity that awakens the interest of the economic sector.
spectator
World Cup 1962 in Chile. May 30, at 3 p.m. Brazil joins the competition at Sausalito Stadium in Viña del Mar against Mexico, before 100,000 spectators.
unprecedented
The reï's teammates, disturbed by this unprecedented situation of playing with only ten, claw their way to a 0–0 draw.
relegate
Relegated to the substitutes' bench, Pelé is nonetheless present for every match to encourage his teammates.
elusive
He's a born dribbler, completely elusive, and a genius of improvisation.
improvisation
He's a born dribbler, completely elusive, and a genius of improvisation.
polemic
In no way does this "friendly" polemic cloud the friendship of the two teammates, who feel a true respect for one another.
decree
To prevent his departure, the Brazilian Congress has decreed that he is a—nonexportable national treasure?

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