Pelé Due In Istanbul

ISTANBUL - Edson Arantes do Nascimento, legendary football player who is best known with his nickname Pelé, will pay a visit to Istanbul between November 21st and 22nd.
Pelé will attend a conference and deliver a speech on "Sustainable Achievement".
In his native Brazil, Pelé is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments and contribution to the game, in addition to being officially declared the football ambassador of the world by FIFA and a national treasure by the Brazilian government.
He is also acknowledged for his vocal support of policies to improve the social conditions of the poor (when he scored his 1,000th goal he dedicated it to the poor children of Brazil).
During his career, he became known as "The King of Football" or simply "The King Pelé". He was given the title of Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee. He is also a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He is also labeled as the greatest footballer ever.