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How did Pele Stop A War In Nigeria?
How did Pele Stop A War In Nigeria?
When we say Pele transcended football, we really mean it. The man was more than just a sports figure. He was not just a Brazilian footballer, he was a world citizen. And it’s not just us saying this, the UN elected him citizen of the world back in 1977.
Pele did so much for the world during his lifetime and that’s how we know he will never be forgotten. There’s the obvious point of having entertained and motivated millions with his many goals, skills, and dribbles on the field of play, but even outside football, he did affect the lives of many.
Little wonder he was given the International Peace Award in 1978 and elected goodwill ambassador by UNESCO in 1993.
You know what? Let’s look at one of these examples of Pele transcending football and being a symbol of peace. Our older Nigerian or maybe even African subscribers will remember this one. When Pele was said to have stopped a war in Nigeria.
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When we say Pele transcended football, we really mean it. The man was more than just a sports figure. He was not just a Brazilian footballer, he was a world citizen. And it’s not just us saying this, the UN elected him citizen of the world back in 1977.
Pele did so much for the world during his lifetime and that’s how we know he will never be forgotten. There’s the obvious point of having entertained and motivated millions with his many goals, skills, and dribbles on the field of play, but even outside football, he did affect the lives of many.
Little wonder he was given the International Peace Award in 1978 and elected goodwill ambassador by UNESCO in 1993.
You know what? Let’s look at one of these examples of Pele transcending football and being a symbol of peace. Our older Nigerian or maybe even African subscribers will remember this one. When Pele was said to have stopped a war in Nigeria.