Question

brazilian soccer sensation pelé grew up in an extremely poor family. because of his familys poverty, he had only a sock stuffed with rags for a soccer ball. when he was just fifteen years old, pelé joined the santos professional soccer club. in 1958, he made his first appearance on the world stage at the world cup in sweden. pelé scored three goals in the semifinal against france and two more goals in the final against sweden. due to pelés extraordinary performance on the field, brazilian president jânio quadros declared the soccer player a national treasure. pelé retired from soccer in 1977 but remained in the public eye thanks to his philanthropic work. as a result of his tireless devotion to the united nations childrens fund (unicef), for example, he received the 1978 international peace award. match causes with their effects. pelé was awarded the international peace award in 1978. pelé was declared a national treasure. pelé didnt have a real soccer ball. cause effect pelé grew up poor. pelé performed well at the world cup. pelé worked with unicef.

Explanation:

1. Pele growing up poor led to him not having a real soccer ball as his family couldn't afford one.
2. His excellent performance at the World - Cup impressed the Brazilian President, who declared him a national treasure.
3. His work with UNICEF, a result of his philanthropic efforts, led to him being awarded the 1978 International Peace Award.

Answer:

Cause: Pelé grew up poor. Effect: Pelé didn't have a real soccer ball.
Cause: Pelé performed well at the World Cup. Effect: Pelé was declared a national treasure.
Cause: Pelé worked with UNICEF. Effect: Pelé was awarded the International Peace Award in 1978.