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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was Pelé often defined in relation to Diego Maradona?

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

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

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

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