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1966 World Cup Tournament in England. Star of the Brazil team Edson Arantes do
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1966 World Cup Tournament in England. Star of the Brazil team Edson Arantes do
1966 World Cup Tournament in England.
Star of the Brazil team Edson Arantes do Nascimento, more commonly known as Pele, limps along dejected and alone at Piccadilly Station in Manchester, after his team were eliminated from the competition.
21st July 1966
Peter Sheppard
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Manchester
England
W7086
Media ID 21660586
© Mirrorpix
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In this poignant photo print, captured by Peter Sheppard during the 1966 World Cup Tournament in England, we witness a heartbreaking moment of defeat. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, the star of the Brazil team, is depicted limping along dejectedly and alone at Piccadilly Station in Manchester. It was on this fateful day, July 21st, that his dreams of lifting the prestigious trophy were shattered as his team was eliminated from the competition. The image encapsulates a range of emotions - dejection, despair, and sadness - as Pele's iconic figure stands against a backdrop of railway tracks. The composition symbolizes not only his personal disappointment but also reflects the collective heartbreak felt by football fans worldwide. As one gazes upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a reminder that even legends can experience moments of vulnerability and loss. Despite being an international icon in the world of sport during the 1960s era, Pele's journey reminds us that triumph does not come without its share of setbacks. This snapshot freezes time to immortalize an unforgettable chapter in football history while evoking empathy for those who have experienced similar disappointments on their own journeys.
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