: A central conflict involves Pelé’s struggle to remain true to his "Ginga" style—a fluid, capoeira-inspired way of playing—while being pushed by coaches to adopt a more rigid European tactical approach. Cast & Production :
: The film features vivid cinematography by Matthew Libatique and a rhythmic score composed by A.R. Rahman .
stars as the teenage Pelé, with Leonardo Lima Carvalho playing him as a young boy.