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Motion · S6M-07537 · 16 Jan 2023

The Life and Career of Pelé

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament pays tribute to the life and career of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé; acknowledges that Pelé is considered by many to be the best football player of all time; notes that Pelé is the only player in history to win three World Cups; further notes that FIFA officially credits Pelé with scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 games; praises Pelé for being named the FIFA Player of the Century; recognises that Pelé visited Scotland on a number of occasions, most notably in 1966 when the Brazilian team was based in Troon and in 1989 when Scotland hosted the FIFA under-16 World Championship; understands that despite scoring against Scotland in 1966, Scotland is one of only three international teams unbeaten by a Brazilian team featuring Pelé; acknowledges that in his post-playing career, Pelé was politically active and was named as the UN ambassador for ecology and the environment; notes that he was also appointed as Brazil’s first Minister for Sport in 1995; understands that Pelé was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2012 for his significant contribution to humanitarian and environmental causes, as well as his sporting achievements; sends condolences to his friends, family, and fans across the world, and reflects on his powerful legacy to football, which it believes will last for generations to come.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.