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Football legend Pele’s funeral begins in Brazil

The lying-in-state ceremony for football legend Pele has started today in a public showing at the home ground of his former club Santos. The three-time World Cup winner will have his coffin placed at the center circle of the Vila Belmiro Stadium in Sao Paulo where there will be gate access for the general public and separate entrances for political officials and other prominent figures, along...

Football great Pele dies at 82

Brazil legend Pele died at the age of 82 in a Brazilian hospital on Thursday afternoon. He had a tough battle against colon cancer that was discovered in September 2021 and it led him to several chemotherapies and frequent hospital visits. Pele's influence is far beyond Brazil or South America because of his demonstration of good sportsmanship and leadership during his playing days. Famously called 'the...