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What honor did Pelé give to Just Fontaine in 2004?

  • FIFA Gold Medal

  • 125 Greatest Living Footballers

  • Ballon d'Or

  • UEFA Legend

Answer

Pelé honored Just Fontaine by naming him one of the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living footballers, in 2004. This recognition acknowledged Fontaine's exceptional skills and achievements in the sport, particularly his record-breaking performance in the 1958 World Cup, where he scored 13 goals, a feat yet to be surpassed in a single edition of the tournament.
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