holds the all-time record for goals scored. But he was also the first-ever ambassador for erectile dysfunction, partnering with Pfizer to endorse Viagra.
Though Pele claimed he never used the performance-enhancer himself, he was proud to promote the product used by millions of men around the world.
With that in mind, it’s fitting that there’s now a controversy involving the deceased soccer star and his penis. Or more accurately, the penis of a Pele doll.Allow us to explain: Prior to the cup final Saturday in Brazil, a giant Pele doll marched onto the field to energize the crowd.
Dressed in a dark sports jacket with a yellow tie–and draped in a massive cape decorated with Brazil’s colors–the doll performed a ceremonial first kick at midfield.