In a country where racism and classism are still so prevalent, Pele, a poor black footballer, was an incredible success story. He rarely spoke about racism, an attitude he was sometimes criticized for. But he has always championed the power of football to bring the nation together and give chances to even the poorest of Brazilians.
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