Kathmandu - Edson Arantes do Nascimento, a famous Brazilian footballer known as Pele, died on Friday at the age of 82. Pele is considered the greatest player in football history. Many myths were heard about Pele, the only footballer to win the World Cup three times. Pele retired from active sports after 1977. Television had not arrived in Nepal when Pele was playing. Therefore, the Nepalese did not know how he played. Especially during the 80s and 90s, various myths could be heard about him. Of which there were seven myths:

1. Brother died while scoring a goal : This is a myth heard in Nepal in the 90s. At that time there was no access to the media like it is now. Neither had access to television in the village. In this way, Peleka's story was heard in the village. One of them was the story of Pele's own brother dying when he scored a goal. It was said that Pele's shot was so powerful that his brother, who was a goalkeeper, died while trying to block his shot. However, it has been confirmed that this was just an empty myth and not true.

2. Right leg restriction: Another myth about Pele was that his right leg was restricted. There were two stories about this happening. First - the fear that the goalkeeper's hand will be broken and the opponent's player will be injured or even killed by his shot. Secondly, it was claimed that his right foot was banned to balance the game because his team always won. However, it has now been confirmed that this myth about Pele is not true either.

3. Always score in the corner: Pelebare had another myth. He always scores directly in the corner. That's why the opponents used to try hard to avoid being cornered. So that Pele can't score. This myth about him was also confirmed. But the Brazilian team at that time was considered to be adept at scoring in corners. However, it was by making a move from a corner rather than directly from a corner. Pele was also among those who scored in this way.

4. Paying for playing: There were stories about Pele's name in the village. It was said that Pele was named because he played with Pele. Especially now it is known that it is not true. Born into a poor family, Pele used to play football barefoot in his early days. In Portuguese, 'Pele' means to play with bare feet.

5. The World War stopped to watch Pele play: Another myth about Pele was that the World War was stopped to watch him play. At that time, it was said that the countries fighting the world war stopped the war in order to watch Pele play in the village. However, it is now confirmed that there is no truth in that. Because, World War II started from 1939 and ended in 1945. Whereas, Pele was born in 1940. He wasn't even born when World War II started. He started his career only in 1956.

6. Cross the road with a sock ball on the road: There was another myth about Pelebare, who was tricked by a sock ball on the road and cut off all the cars to cross the road. This myth was heard a lot during the 80s-90s. Although it has been confirmed that Pele played the soccer ball on the road, it has been found that he passed the car while remaining on the road.

7. Pele single-handedly won three World Cups: Another myth was heard, Pele single-handedly won Brazil three World Cups. His team has won three World Cups. However, this was not possible with his efforts alone. Because Pele was injured in the group stage of the 1962 World Cup. Hence, he did not play any knockout stage matches. Without him, Brazil won the World Cup for the second time in a row.

Especially, the World Cup where Pele shined is in 1958. Where he scored one goal in the quarter-final, three (hat-trick) in the semi-final and two goals in the final. Pelle scored one goal in the 1970 World Cup final as Brazil beat Italy 4-1. Brazil played a team game in this World Cup. Pele did not win alone.