Pele Sues Samsung for $30 Million Over Advertising Lookalike

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Most people who love soccer brag about Lionel Messi. And next to Cristiano Rolando, there is arguably no one more regaled in the sport.

Before they were kicking each other off Mount Rushmore to see whose face would be ensconced first in the mountain, there was Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Thankfully, Brazilians are known largely for shortening their name in this international sport.

You may know him by his sport nom de plumb, Pelé.

From the World Cup for his native Brazil to becoming an ambassador for the North American Soccer League (MLS’ predecessor), Pele is known around the world as the greatest soccer player ever.

And

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