SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Brazilian media say soccer legend Pele was held up at gunpoint, and robbed by a band of youths armed with knives and guns. They took a gold necklace, cell phone, and watch. <!-- new alias = AUS_world_story_300x250 --><!-- new key = story;kvpage=story;kvcc=AUS;kvsection=world;kvaid=550139;grp=6474190 --><!-- Tag // Tag for network 605: ESPN TN // Website: ESPN SC Keyword Site // Page: All // Placement: 300 X 250 (1181107) -->
The media reports say it happened June 13 in a slum near the city of Santos, but wasn't made public until Sunday.
Pele was riding in the passenger seat of a car when it was stopped by at least 10 young men.
The soccer legend is a legally declared national treasure, according to the Brazilian government. In 1999 he was voted Athlete of the Century by the world's national Olympic committees.
Lonegunmen2008-06-23 23:01:35