Since football is the most popular game in the world, the best football player is Pele. He was born on October 23, 1940 in Brazil. He was a Negro, who had earned the name of 'Black Diamond of Football'. He used to play Soccer-barefoot in the street with a football made from cotton cloth. Once he stole peanuts from a goods train and bought a leather football after selling them. Pele became a famous football player under the coaching of Waldima Brito, the famous football instructor. He took part in the world football competition of 1962, 1966 and 1970. He scored 1216 goals in 1254 matches. It was a world record for a single football player.

(1). When was Pele born ?

Ans: Pele was born on October 23, 1940.

(2). Who was Pele's instructor ?

Ans: Pele's instructor was Waldima Brito, the famous football instructor.

(3). Which game do you like the most ? Why ?

Ans: I like cricket because it‟s very interesting game and I know almost all the rules of this game. Besides, playing cricket is a good exercise that keeps me healthy.

(4). Find out from the passage, the opposite of the following words :

(i) Purchase - sell

(ii) Worst - best