Brazilian soccer legend Pele is seen in Paris, France, April 2, 2019. The Brazilian, arguably the greatest footballer to ever live, talks at length in the Netflix film about his life and triumph at the 1970 World Cup. Brazilian soccer legend Pele breaks down in tears [Courtesy]Director David Tryhorn says it was important to show Pele tossing the frame to one side. In the new film Pele breaks down and admits also crying on his way to 1970 final because he felt so much pressure from a nation under an evil dictatorship. Tearful Pele says: “The 1970 World Cup was the best time of my life, but it was more important for the country because if Brazil had lost in '70 everything could have become worse.

Source: Standard Digital February 23, 2021 10:01 UTC