In 1961, 20-year-old Pele had scored over 230 goals in 210 matches. Top European clubs placed offers to sign him from Santos.
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) December 30, 2022
The Brazilian President, Jânio Quadros, passed a bill that prevented Pelé from being sold to any foreign club.
The bill named him as a national treasure pic.twitter.com/ib39ywfICE