Teammate Carlos Alberto holds the trophy high.

Part 5: Champions
Summary:
After the 1966 World Cup, Pele vowed that he would never play in a World Cup again. After having a baby with Rosemari in 1967 Pele rediscovered his true love and passion for the game. In 1969 Pele achieved an amazing record; he had scored his 1,000th goal and was one of three people to do so at the time. After that goal, media swirled around him and began to wonder what Pele would do as 1970 approached. Pele slowly changed his mind and chose that he would play in the 1970 World Cup. It was Pele's fourth World Cup appearance. He was the first person in the to ever play in four World Cups. Brazil defeated Czechoslovakia 4-1 in which Pele almost scored a shot from 65 yards out. They went on to beat four more incredibly skilled teams. Their semi-final game was played against Uruguay, who Brazil had lost in the World Cup final to 20 years ago at their home stadium. All of Brazil was looking forward to them avenging the loss. Brazil took a 3-1 victory in the game and the loss 20 years ago was merely forgotten. Italy played Brazil in the final, it was one of, if not, the best game that Pele had played in his career. Brazil won the match 4-1 and became the first team to ever win three World Cups.

After the final, everyone celebrated Pele's last World Cup game.

Review:
This novel has been extremely attention drawing and eye opening the entire time that I read it. Pele was the first player to understand the game of soccer fully. He saw how it could be improved to be played at the highest level possible at the time. He did things that people had never done before in soccer. While playing, he put on a show for the crowds in the stadiums. His outstanding moves and jaw-dropping talent made spectators go wild when they watched, and eventually the same for the millions of people watching the Brazilian teams game's on TV. James Buckley wrote the biography in a way that entertains the reader and made me want to be a spectator of Pele's amazing play. His remarkable style will never be forgotten, and is very thoroughly examined in this book.

Pele celebrates after scoring his last

 goal in the World Cup Final

Pele jumps into Rivelino's arms to celebrate his goal

Focus:  What things will Pele be most remembered for?
Pele was a pioneer in the discovering of the true beauty of soccer. He used his skills and amazing knowledge to apply a type of soccer that had never been played the same way in the past. Pele, participating in four World Cups and winning three of them, will always be remembered for setting the records he set. Being the leading scorer of his time, he created some of the best goals ever made in the game of soccer. His positive attitude toward other players was especially unique. Pele never committed cheap fouls or attempted to hurt other players. Pele will forever be remembered as one of the most respected and respectful soccer players to ever walk foot upon the earth.

Compilation of Brazils 1970 World Cup final goals/play. 

Sources: Here are a couple of links, one regarding the Brazilian World Cup teams history. Another about Pele's last appearance in a World Cup, the final game against Italy.