Last week, the man considered by many to be the greatest soccer player to ever live, the Brazilian superstar, Pelé, passed away at the age of 82. Today, stories about how he impacted Brazilian identity, the development of soccer around the world (including in the U.S.), and the complicated legacy he leaves behind.Guests:<a href="https://restofworld.org/author/marvio-dos-anjos/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Márvio dos Anjos</a>, Brazilian sports Journalist<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/kevin-b-blackistone/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kevin Blackistone,</a> Washington Post sports commentator<a href="https://twitter.com/hirsheymustache" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Hirshey</a>, Co-Author of <a href="https://books.google.com/books/about/Pel%C3%A9_s_New_World.html?id=yJgyPQAACAAJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pele's New World</a> and Co-Editor of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Nation-Celebration-National-Official-ebook/dp/B09WH71GR8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pride Of A Nation</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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