Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest stars of modern football, recently cast doubt on the feats of Brazilian legend Pelé. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner suggested the Brazilian’s goal-scoring record is not legitimate due to a lack of video evidence. This direct attack quickly provoked a strong response from the official account of the Brazilian league, the Brasileirão.
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🎶 Só Pelé, só Pelé…
📹 Em vídeo! pic.twitter.com/yBomD2o1a3
— Brasileirão Betano (@Brasileirao) August 28, 2024
On X (formerly known as Twitter), Brasileirão posted a video showing Pelé scoring his 1000th goal, accompanied by the slogan “Only Pelé, only Pelé! On video!” This response underscores that Pelé’s achievements cannot be questioned, despite the absence of some footage.
🔙 #OnThisDay in 1969 @VascodaGama & @SantosFC fans headed to the @maracana to see the same thing. 12 minutes from time the stadium erupted as they got their wish: @Pele scored his 1,000th goal ⚽️
🗣️ "The noise was deafening, the scenes were indescribable," said 'The King' 👑 pic.twitter.com/llQCGHOAPl
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) November 19, 2020
Indeed, while video evidence may seem scarce, many other sources confirm the validity of Pelé’s goal record. Newspapers of the time, radio broadcasts, and eyewitness accounts all verify that the “King” scored over 1,200 goals throughout his career—a number officially recognized by FIFA and the Guinness World Records.
