Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, is regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over his 22-year career and his legendary status beyond that, he won many accolades, after starting to play when he was just 15. Interestingly, Pele is deeply connected to India beyond the fandom because on his first visit here, he played against Mohun Bagan in Kolkata in 1977. Here are some interesting facts about the Brazilian great, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 82

Last year, on this day, Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona, who led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title, passed away at his home in Tigre after suffering a cardiac arrest at age 60. Today, as we mark the first death anniversary of Maradona, we take a look at his illustrious football career through some memorable photos of him through the years. Pictures/ AFP