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Pele: The 鈥楽aint鈥� on the 70 children he's fostered

Former West Brom and Southampton defender Pedro 'Pele' Monteiro is continuing to make an impact away from the pitch.

Pele and his wife Jo have fostered over 70 children since first deciding to foster 10 years ago when he was playing for Southampton.

Now a school teacher, the former Cape Verde international has teamed up with his former club to encourage those who can to become foster carers

Pele tells Sportshour鈥檚 Caroline Barker why they decided to foster, the 鈥渁mazing鈥� feeling of seeing the children they foster smile, and how some are following his football skills.

Image: Pele of Southampton battles with Gary Teale of Derby County during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Southampton and Derby County at St Mary's Stadium on February 3, 2007 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

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