Original sentence: Despite numerous offers from European clubs, the current economic conditions and Brazilian Football regulations benefited Santos FC, thus enabling them to keep Pelé for almost two decades until his semi-retirement in 1974.He is known for his accomplishments and contributions to the game of football, in addition to being officially declared the football ambassador of the world by FIFA and a national treasure by the Brazilian government.He is the all-time top scorer in the history of the Brazil national football team and is the only footballer to be a part of three World Cup-winning teams.In November 2007 FIFA announced that he would however be awarded the 1962 medal, making him the only player in the world to have three World Cup gold medals.Pelé's technique and natural athleticism have been universally praised; he was renowned for his excellent dribbling and passing, his paced, powerful shot, exceptional heading ability, and prolific goalscoring.Spotted by football star Waldemar de Brito, Pelé began playing for Santos Futebol Clube at 15 and his national team at 16, and won his first World Cup at 17
Edited sentence: Despite numerous offers from European clubs, the then economic conditions and the Brazilian Football regulations benefited  Santos FC, thus enabling them to keep Pelé for almost two decades until his semi-retirement in 1974.During November 2007, FIFA announced that he would however be awarded the 1962 medal, making him the only player in the world to have 3 World Cup gold medals.He is known for his accomplishments and contribution to the game, in addition to being officially declared the football ambassador of the world by FIFA and a national treasure by the Brazilian government.He is the all-time top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team and is the only footballer to be a part of three World Cup-winning teams.Pelé's technique and natural athleticism have been universally praised; he was renowned for his unstoppable dribbling and visionary passing, as well as his pace, powerful shot, and an exceptional heading ability, but above all he was an exceptionally prolific goalscorer.Spotted by football star Waldemar de Brito, Pelé began playing for Santos Futebol Clube at just 15 and his national team at 16, and won his first World Cup at 17