Um ícone chamado PELÉ

This article analyzes the trajectory of Edson Arantes do Nascemento, better known as Pelé, as an icon of Brazilian culture, of its football, and even as a symbol of world football. It shows how Pelé, black and poor, managed to reach football’s highest level, the most popular and fascinating sport in...

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Main Author: Mauricio Murad
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Presses universitaires du Midi 2012-06-01
Series:Caravelle
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Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/caravelle/1226
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Pelé
football
cultural icon
collective identities
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title_full Um ícone chamado PELÉ
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Pelé
football
cultural icon
collective identities
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