Pelé and Diego Maradona in 1987 Italy ceremony
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Who was soccer's first global star?

  • Maradona
  • Michel Platini
  • Roberto Baggio
  • Pelé (correct)

Which World Cup is credited with showcasing the free-flowing style of Brazilian teams in color for the first time?

  • 1970 (correct)
  • 1982
  • 1966
  • 1994

Which player is mentioned to have been inspired by Pelé's no-look passes?

  • Messi
  • Maradona
  • Neymar
  • Ronaldinho (correct)

What do detractors of Pelé often criticize him for?

<p>Slow style of play (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The game was much slower than the one played now.' - Who does this statement refer to?

<p>Pelé (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Pelé's impact in soccer and sport according to the text?

<p>Stretching well beyond Brazil's borders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was Pelé often defined in relation to Diego Maradona?

<p>The straight-edged counter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contrasted Pelé and Maradona according to the text?

<p>Pelé was the company man, Maradona was the outsider (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Pelé's demeanor is highlighted in the text?

<p>Smiling and friendly disposition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Maradona's behavior reflect a rebellion according to the text?

<p>By being an outsider to the system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Pelé from other influential players like Maradona and Messi according to the text?

<p>Influencing the world's most popular sport significantly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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