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Which soccer player was nicknamed "The Black Pearl"? Eusebio or Pele or both?

Question #139853. Asked by chabenao1.
Last updated May 26 2021.
Originally posted Mar 26 2015 8:55 PM.

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Answer has 13 votes.

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Response last updated by CmdrK on May 26 2021.
Mar 26 2015, 9:13 PM
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Answer has 5 votes.
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Both were known as "The Black Pearl" !
During his career, he became known as "The Black Pearl" (A Pérola Negra), "The King of Football" (O Rei do Futebol), "The King Pelé" (O Rei Pelé) or simply "The King" (O Rei).

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9
Nicknamed the Black Panther,[5] the Black Pearl,[6] or o Rei[7][8] (the King), he was known for his speed, technique, athleticism and his ferocious right-footed shot, making him a prolific goalscorer.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eus%C3%A9bio

Response last updated by Terry on Oct 23 2017.
Oct 23 2017, 11:02 AM
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