Reconstructing Pelé’s lost goal

On August 2, 1959, Pelé scored the most beautiful goal of his career: three consecutive “sombreros” without the ball touching the ground. Yet, the legendary ‘Gol da Rua Javari’ was never caught on film. We worked alongside historians, sports journalists, football legends, and Pelé’s family to reconstruct this lost moment and share it with the world (click CC for subtitles). This project was created in full partnership with the Pelé Brand, the official managers of the Pelé estate. Rooted in edu