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| ILE - Brazil’s Pele is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after Brazil won the World Cup final against Italy, 4-1, in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, June 21, 1970. A Brazilian dictionary has added “Pelé” as an adjective |
A Brazilian dictionary has added "Pele" as an adjective to use when describing someone who is "exceptional, incomparable, unique."
SAO PAULO — A Brazilian dictionary has added “Pelé” as an adjective to use when describing someone who is “exceptional, incomparable, unique.”
The announcement by the Michaelis dictionary on Wednesday is part of a campaign that gathered more than 125,000 signatures to honor the late soccer great’s impact beyond his sport.
The three-time World Cup champion died in December at age 82 after a fight against colon cancer.
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