Pelé Dead at 82: How to Watch the Movie About Soccer Star’s Life

Pelé, the soccer legend, has died. He was 82.

His death was confirmed by his daughter Kely Nascimento, who shared the sad news on Instagram. Nascimento wrote, “Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace,” per NPR.

The news of his death comes after reports that the Brazilian soccer legend had been in poor health. According to CNBC, doctors previously said the athlete had been undergoing “elevated care”  because of “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions” caused by cancer. He was also battling a respiratory infection.

Pelé’s death means the loss of one of soccer’s biggest stars, who was often regarded as one of the best players of all time in the sport. Throughout his career, Pelé scored over 1,000 goals (earning him a Guinness World Record) and became the youngest player to score in a World Cup at just 17 years old.

With such a remarkable career, the athlete was the subject of multiple films, including Pelé and Pelé: Birth of a Legend.  Looking to remember Pelé? Read on to learn how to watch both movies.

How to watch Pelé:

2021 release Pelé is now streaming on Netflix. The documentary follows the famous soccer player and his impact on the sport. If you already have a Netflix account, you can watch the documentary right now. Otherwise, you’ll have to sign up for one to access this title.

How to watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend:

This 2016 film is a biographical look back at Pelé’s life and career, and it’s now streaming across multiple platforms. Right now, you can watch the movie on Pluto TV and Kanopy, or rent it on Prime Video, iTunes, Vudu or Google Play. You can also stream the title through AMC+.