Pelé retired from professional soccer primarily due to the physical toll the sport took on his body, including chronic injuries. He played his last game in 1977, after an illustrious career marked by three FIFA World Cup victories. Additionally, he wanted to leave the sport on a high note, having achieved legendary status. His retirement allowed him to transition into a role as a global ambassador for soccer.
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