Pelé was a famous soccer player. He grew up in the country of Brazil. He learned to play soccer as a young boy. He learned from his father. He also learned from playing with his friends.
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He helped Brazil win the World Cup in soccer in 1958. He was only 17 years old when he played in the World Cup.
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