pele – the autobiography
pocket books sport
Where i live in Dublin there is a certain footballer who was lauded when Dublin won the all-ireland last year. This player had taken the championship by storm/ and won player of the year by the seasons end. We often see him in the local park, walking his dog. He always has time to say hello to the kids and encourages all he sees to play sport.
i often wonder what really goes on in Brian Fentons head, how hard isit to stay grounded when youve played such a pivotal role in your counties success,. How do you keep those feet on the ground when most people you see have already spotted you and either congratulate you on your performances or want to, and you know it. Im sure you practice outting up a facade and try and remain humble.
now magnify that by one million and you are Pele. My guess is that many years ago Pele gave in to the temptation to remain humble and one day had an epiphany. “Im the best footballer in the world, there can be no doubt” And then you have to write a book….
Well this is the book. Really it should be told King but it is the story of a man better at football than at business who is treated like a king everywhere he goes. This was published in the 90s but no doubt the focus is more relenting.
Just like a king there are stories of women, not as many enry the 8th but on the way, plenty of children too but with an obvious llove for them.
I read this as my son asked me, never really would have stretched out for it but am glad that i did. He is some footballer after all.
niallhope
