This column was published in the now defunct newspaper Manchete Esportiva on February 26, 1958 just before the World Cup. It was the first time someone compared Pele to a king. Nelson Rodrigues was the most important sportswriter in the history of Brazil. He was known for his exaggerations. He used to choose a "personality of the week" to write about. He chose Pele for this one after he scored four goals in Santos' 5-3 victory over America...
My pesonality of the week: Pele
Long live the king of the game