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World Cup Memory: Childish Pelé Failed the Test

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If the then newly hired psychologist of the Brazilian national team had had his way, Pelé and Garrincha would not have played in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. However, both were allowed to go to the tournament and won the hearts of the world.
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World Cup Memory: Childish Pelé Failed the Test

If the then newly hired psychologist of the Brazilian national team had had his way, Pelé and Garrincha would not have played in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. However, both were allowed to go to the tournament and won the hearts of the world.

·Grindavik, Iceland
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Vísir broke the news in Grindavik, Iceland on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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