after all, he was one of the most famous names and faces in the world. he spent 18 years with one club, santos, averaging nearly a goal a game. by 1975, he was in the united states, the ultimate acquisition for a new league hungry for glamour. the league didn t last, but pele still thrilled new york. after football, he took on ambassadorial roles, commercial opportunities and naturally collected recognition. and pele expressed no regrets. if i have to to do every single game again since i was born until now, i would do everything again. and i thank god. the popularity of football, the very idea of what makes it entertaining, began more than any other man with pele. the legendary brazilian footballer pele, who s died at the age of 82.