Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to 'the eternal king' Pele
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to 'the eternal king' Pele

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Cristiano has honoured the death of Pele with a heartfelt Instagram post in tribute to the tragic passing of football's legendary icon. Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Pele after his tragic death at the age of 82 following a battle with colon cancer 'My deep condolences to all of Brazil, and in particular to the family of Edson Arantes do Nascimento,' the five-time Ballon d'Or winner wrote on Instagram. Ronaldo described the former Brazilian international as the 'eternal king' in his emotional tribute Pele and Ronaldo shared an amicable relationship, with the former often sending the latter words of support throughout his career. Pele scored 77 times for Brazil in 92 games Earlier in 2022, the Brazil icon told Ronaldo he was looking forward to meeting with him in a congratulatory message after the 37-year-old received a special award from FIFA for breaking the international goalscoring record. Gary Lineker also took to Twitter following the death of Pele at the age of 82 'Pele has died,' the former England international wrote.

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Brazil to celebrate national “King Pelé Day” on November 19 to pay tribute to soccer great
6 months ago

Brazil to celebrate national “King Pelé Day” on November 19 to pay tribute to soccer great

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil will celebrate a national “King Pelé Day” on Nov. 19 every year, marking the date the soccer great scored what he considered to be the 1,000th goal of his career in 1969. The Brazilian government’s official publication said Tuesday that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had passed a law sanctioning the national tribute to the …

Brazil pays tributes to Pele one year after his death, Christ the redeemer wears his number
1 year ago

Brazil pays tributes to Pele one year after his death, Christ the redeemer wears his number

Firstpost  

Santos FC also held a tribute at its Vila Belmiro Stadium, where Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, one of Pelé’s sons, released 10 white ballons from the center circle. Brazilians paid several tributes to football legend Pelé on Friday, one year after the three-time World Cup winner’s death at age 82 due to a colon cancer. 🤴🏿♾️ pic.twitter.com/BlYYlBtIe4 — Santos FC …

Pele 'would be saddened' by Selecao's decline, says son
1 year ago

Pele 'would be saddened' by Selecao's decline, says son

China Daily  

A statue honors Pele in Sao Vicente, Brazil. AFP SAO PAULO — Pele would have been sad at the state of the current Brazilian national team, his son Edinho has told AFP in an interview days before the first anniversary of his death on Friday. "This crisis didn't appear overnight, there are big and complex problems," said Edinho, 53, who …

Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous
2 years ago

Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous

Associated Press  

SANTOS, Brazil — Brazil said a final farewell to Pelé on Tuesday, burying the legend who unified the bitterly divided country. If they had, they would feel this gratitude I feel now.” Among those at the stadium was Pelé’s best friend Manoel Maria, also a former Santos player. And that can be seen in this long line with people of …

How Pelé embodied the ’beautiful game’ of football
2 years ago

How Pelé embodied the ’beautiful game’ of football

Live Mint  

For more than a month now, around the time that Pelé was moved to end-of-life care, a video has been doing the rounds on social media. Pelé, who had consoled his father eight years earlier when Brazil lost the 1950 World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium with a promise that he would one day win a World Cup for …

Pele laid to rest in Santos: This is such a difficult moment, says football icon's son Edinho
2 years ago

Pele laid to rest in Santos: This is such a difficult moment, says football icon's son Edinho

India Today  

Brazilian football icon Pele has been laid to rest in Santos, where he grew up and became a household name, with the country's new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva lamenting the "irreparable loss". Pele's eight-mile funeral cortege followed a 24-hour public wake at the Vila Belmiro stadium, where he made his name in the 1950s. During the 24-hour wake, …

Farewell to 'The King': Pele arrives at his final resting place
2 years ago

Farewell to 'The King': Pele arrives at his final resting place

Daily Mail  

The coffin of Brazilian football legend Pele has arrived at its final re ting place after a massive procession through the city of Santos in Sao Paulo state which saw more than 200,000 people line the streets to pay their respects to the fallen legend. Pele's coffin was gingerly lowered onto the shoulders of National Guard soldiers who carried him …

Brazil bids farewell to ’king of soccer’ Pele with 24-hour wake
2 years ago

Brazil bids farewell to ’king of soccer’ Pele with 24-hour wake

Live Mint  

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. He was the creator of Brazilian soccer," said Antonio da Paz, a fan outside the stadium for the memorial that began at 10 a.m.. FIFA President …

Brazil Bids Farewell to 'King of Football' Pele with 24-hour Wake
2 years ago

Brazil Bids Farewell to 'King of Football' Pele with 24-hour Wake

News 18  

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for football brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. Mourners lined up to see Pele’s body in an open casket in the center of the field at the Vila Belmiro stadium, home of the Santos …

Pelé buried as Brazil and millions around the world mourn
2 years ago

Pelé buried as Brazil and millions around the world mourn

LA Times  

The casket of Brazilian soccer great Pelé, draped with the Brazilian and Santos FC flags, is transported on a firetruck from Vila Belmiro stadium to the cemetery during his funeral procession in Santos, Brazil, on Tuesday. Brazil said a final farewell to Pelé on Tuesday, burying the legend who unified the bitterly divided country as millions of fans in Brazil …

Pele is eternal: FIFA President Gianni Infantino to urge countries to name a stadium after Brazilian icon
2 years ago

Pele is eternal: FIFA President Gianni Infantino to urge countries to name a stadium after Brazilian icon

India Today  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that he would urge every country in the world to name a stadium after Brazilian football icon Pele. "We have asked all football associations in the world to pay a minute of silence before every game and will also ask them, 211 countries, to name a stadium after Pele. The newly sworn-in Brazilian President Luiz …

FIFA to ask all countries to name a stadium for Pele: Gianni Infantino
2 years ago

FIFA to ask all countries to name a stadium for Pele: Gianni Infantino

Live Mint  

FIFA will ask all the world's countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport's governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon's wake. "We're going to ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pele," Infantino told journalists at the Vila Belmiro, …

Infantino: FIFA to ask every country to name a stadium after Pele
2 years ago

Infantino: FIFA to ask every country to name a stadium after Pele

The Hindu  

FIFA will ask all the countries across the world to name a stadium after Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport’s governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon’s wake. “We’re going to ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pele,” Infantino told journalists at the …

'We're Going to Ask All Nations to Name a Stadium for Pele', Says FIFA President Gianni Infantino
2 years ago

'We're Going to Ask All Nations to Name a Stadium for Pele', Says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

News 18  

FIFA will ask all the world’s countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport’s governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon’s wake. “We’re going to ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pele,” Infantino told journalists at the Vila Belmiro, …

Brazil Pays Final Respects to Legend Pele
2 years ago

Brazil Pays Final Respects to Legend Pele

News 18  

An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football legend Pele with a wake at the stadium where he first took the world’s breath away with his dazzling skill. Another bore the message “Long live the king”; the third said simply, “Pele 82 years.” Tuesday’s funeral procession will pass by the house of Pele’s mother, 100-year-old Celeste Arantes, …

Thousands of fans line up to pay their respects to Pele
2 years ago

Thousands of fans line up to pay their respects to Pele

Daily Mail  

Football legend Pele died on Thursday aged 82 after a long battle with cancer, sending Brazil into mourning An uncanny Pele lookalike joined Brazil in paying their respects to football legend Pele today, as his coffin arrived at the stadium where he first took the world's breath away. The open casket of Brazilian football legend Pele at Vila Belmiro, home …

Final Farewell For Pele, Brazil's Football 'King'
2 years ago

Final Farewell For Pele, Brazil's Football 'King'

News 18  

Brazilians bid a final farewell this week to football giant Pele, starting Monday with a 24-hour public wake at the stadium of his long-time team, Santos. Another bore the message “Long live the king”; the third said simply, “Pele 82 years.” Entry to the stadium will be allowed until 10:00 am Tuesday, officials said. “She doesn’t know,” Pele’s sister Maria …

Pele funeral: Santos prepares to say final goodbye to Brazilian legend
2 years ago

Pele funeral: Santos prepares to say final goodbye to Brazilian legend

India Today  

Fans and well-wishers of Brazilian football icon Pele have gathered at the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos to bid a final goodbye to the legend. At the age of 82, Pele passed away peacefully on December 29 at the Albert Einstein Hospital after a long battle with cancer. A hearse carrying the body of Pele left the hospital on January …

Pele: Man City's Guardiola and Tottenham's Conte praise 'incredible' legend's 'eternal legacy'
2 years ago

Pele: Man City's Guardiola and Tottenham's Conte praise 'incredible' legend's 'eternal legacy'

Daily Mail  

The Premier League has paid tribute to Pele, with Pep Guardiola hailing the Brazilian's 'eternal' legacy. Brazilian footballing icon Pele passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday evening Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has hailed the legendary Pele's 'eternal legacy' Outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro has declared three days of mourning. Manchester City boss Guardiola said: 'It's like a …

‘Pele is eternal’: Santos mourns demise of beloved son, prepares for massive funeral procession
2 years ago

‘Pele is eternal’: Santos mourns demise of beloved son, prepares for massive funeral procession

Firstpost  

Pele’s demise aged 82 on Friday triggered an outpouring of emotion across Brazil, including and especially at the south-eastern port city of Santos. Santos: From the second floor of her house, Onofra Alves Costa Rovai can see the Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Brazilian football legend Pele first took the world’s breath away. “Edson died, but Pele is eternal.” Idol …

Akhil Vaani | Alvida “O Rei,” Long Live The King
2 years ago

Akhil Vaani | Alvida “O Rei,” Long Live The King

Firstpost  

The last four words on the twitter handle of King Pelé after his death read “Love, Love and Love Forever.” Under treatment for colon cancer since 2021, as per the medical bulletin from The Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo, Pele died of the multiple organ failure as a result of the cancer on 29 December, 2022. The tribute The …

‘Football in 4 letters’: World mourns death of King Pele
2 years ago

‘Football in 4 letters’: World mourns death of King Pele

Hindustan Times  

Pele, regarded as one of the world’s greatest footballers and the sport’s original icon, passed away in Sao Paulo in Brazil on Thursday at the age of 82 due to multiple organ failure. During an illustrious career that saw Pele become football’s first superstar, he won three World Cup titles with Brazil — the only player to do so — …

‘Goodbye to the King’: How papers across the world reacted to Pele’s death
2 years ago

‘Goodbye to the King’: How papers across the world reacted to Pele’s death

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The death of football great Pele on Thursday …

Guardiola on Pele: ‘Football is football’ because of players like him
2 years ago

Guardiola on Pele: ‘Football is football’ because of players like him

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola likened the legacy left behind by Pele to the script of a movie on Friday, saying football would not be what it was without the Brazilian soccer legend. Football is football thanks to these types of people, players and human beings,” Guardiola told reporters ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Everton. “The last two …

'An Idea of Perfection'- International Media Salutes Revolutionary Pele
2 years ago

'An Idea of Perfection'- International Media Salutes Revolutionary Pele

News 18  

His face appeared on televisions around the world and dominated the homepages of news outlets everywhere as global media bowed to the late, great Pele, the undisputed “King” of football. The Folha de S.Paulo quoted the late Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade, who said: “The difficulty, the extraordinary, is not to score 1,000 goals like Pele — it’s to …

The world's media lauds 'immortal' Pele after his death aged 82
2 years ago

The world's media lauds 'immortal' Pele after his death aged 82

Daily Mail  

The death of Brazilian football icon Pele has made headlines in newspapers across the world on Friday. Pele died at the age of 82 on Thursday after the three-time World Cup winner's battle with colon cancer. Pele, widely known as the greatest footballer of all time has now passed away, following an extraordinary life Argentine publication Ole had a picture …

Pele death: Brazil football legend dies aged 82
2 years ago

Pele death: Brazil football legend dies aged 82

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Meanwhile, the Brazilian Football Association simply tweeted “King Pele” with three crown …

‘You were the Sun in the football Solar System': Jayasuriya, Tendulkar and others pay tributes to Pele after his death
2 years ago

‘You were the Sun in the football Solar System': Jayasuriya, Tendulkar and others pay tributes to Pele after his death

Hindustan Times  

Three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele breathed his last on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar; Pele; Sanath Jayasuriya As the news of Pele's tragic death spread, condolences and heart-felt wishes poured in from across the world. Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar wished Pele on Twitter and wrote "A great loss to not just football but to the whole world of sports. Legendary …

World reacts to death of Brazilian soccer king Pele
2 years ago

World reacts to death of Brazilian soccer king Pele

Associated Press  

Reactions poured in from around the world to the death of Brazilian soccer legend Pele. ____ “A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express the pain that hits the entire world of football at this moment. __ “For a sport that brings the world together like no other, Pelé’s rise from humble beginnings to …

Pele Dies at 82: Funeral to Take Place in Hometown Santos
2 years ago

Pele Dies at 82: Funeral to Take Place in Hometown Santos

News 18  

After a protracted battle with cancer, Brazilian football star Pele passed away at the age of 82. Pele had various monikers, including “The Black Pearl” and “The King.” He continues to be the only athlete in sports history to have won the FIFA World Cup three times. According to a statement from Pele’s former Brazilian team, fans will be able …

Pelé dies aged 82, tributes pour in from around the world
2 years ago

Pelé dies aged 82, tributes pour in from around the world

Live Mint  

Pelé was remembered for a life beyond the field, for transcending the sport of soccer and becoming perhaps the most well-known person on Earth. "Today Brazil waves goodbye to one of its most illustrious children," wrote Romario, a 1994 World Cup champion who used Pelé's full name in his post. Throughout his life, Pelé inspired generations of athletes and deserves …

Football’s ‘King’ Pele mourned around the globe
2 years ago

Football’s ‘King’ Pele mourned around the globe

The Hindu  

Football fans were united in mourning on Thursday after the death of Pele at the age of 82, with tributes pouring in for the Brazil great who defined his sport and inspired generations. No one has been a king so loved.” Sao Paulo’s government said it would name a new road complex to the city of Santos, where Pele played …

'Pele transformed football into an art': Messi, Neymar and football world mourn death of Brazil icon
2 years ago

'Pele transformed football into an art': Messi, Neymar and football world mourn death of Brazil icon

Firstpost  

Pele, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died in Sao Paulo on Thursday. Rest in peace, King Pele.” -- Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo “Rest in peace, Pele.” -- Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi. Ruhe in Frieden @Pele — Franz Beckenbauer …

Brazil’s three-time World Cup-winning football legend, Pele, passes away at 82
2 years ago

Brazil’s three-time World Cup-winning football legend, Pele, passes away at 82

Op India  

Brazil’s three-time World-cup winning football legend, Pele passed away at the age of 82 following a cancer battle, Al Jazeera reported on Friday citing his agent Joe Fraga who confirmed the news of his demise. The three-time World Cup champion, whose actual name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was reportedly dealing with kidney and heart issues and was hospitalised since …

World Mourns Pele's Death as King of Beautiful Game Passes Away
2 years ago

World Mourns Pele's Death as King of Beautiful Game Passes Away

News 18  

Football legend, Brazilian icon and a three-time World Cup winner Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82. pic.twitter.com/EkDDkqQgLo— President Biden December 29, 2022 Former US President Barack Obama mourned Pele’s death and called him “one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game.” Pelé was one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game. pic.twitter.com/X9UpOMH2eI— Bill …

Tributes Pour In As Brazilian Soccer Star Pele Dies at 82
2 years ago

Tributes Pour In As Brazilian Soccer Star Pele Dies at 82

News 18  

Pelé, the legendary Brazilian soccer player, who rose from poverty to become one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died on Thursday at the age of 82. “Before Pelé, ’10′ was just a number,” current Brazil forward Neymar wrote following the soccer great’s death Thursday at the age of 82. “Today Brazil waves goodbye to one …

Pele is gone, but his magic will remain: Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo pen emotional tribute to Brazil legend
2 years ago

Pele is gone, but his magic will remain: Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo pen emotional tribute to Brazil legend

India Today  

The magician is no more, but his magic will live on. The winner of an unprecedented 3 World Cup titles, Pele inspired millions and many of them were left shattered after the news of his passing away came through. Peerless Pele: World Cup records Pele breathed his last at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where he was undergoing …

Pele dies at 82: Brazilian football legend with 3 World Cups, 1281 goals and a winning smile
2 years ago

Pele dies at 82: Brazilian football legend with 3 World Cups, 1281 goals and a winning smile

India Today  

Pele, the Brazil footballing legend and three-time World Cup winner, has died at the age of 82. Following Argentina's World Cup triumph, Pele shared a photo of their team lifting the trophy on social media, praising squad leader Lionel Messi, France's rising star Kylian Mbappe, and surprise semi-finalists Morocco. PELE: A FOOTBALL ICON Pele made his international debut as a …

From Ronaldo to Messi to Neymar, here's how footballers shared heartfelt tribute to Pele
2 years ago

From Ronaldo to Messi to Neymar, here's how footballers shared heartfelt tribute to Pele

India TV News  

Brazil's football legend and three-time World Cup winner Pele passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday. Football players across the world shared emotional posts and poured social media with their condolences "Before Pele, '10' was just a number. "A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pele will never be enough to express the pain that hits the entire …

Pele, Brazil's legendary footballer passes away, burial to take place in his hometown
2 years ago

Pele, Brazil's legendary footballer passes away, burial to take place in his hometown

India TV News  

Pele, Brazil's legendary footballer passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday. Santos, the club where Pele played in Brazil, said in a statement the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium, outside Sao Paulo. Widely regarded as one of soccer's greatest players, he spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents …

Clarence Seedorf praises Pelé for his social impact, KNVB mourns "football icon"
2 years ago

Clarence Seedorf praises Pelé for his social impact, KNVB mourns "football icon"

NL Times  

Former Dutch football star Clarence Seedorf has highlighted the social impact of the late Brazilian football icon Pelé in a post on Instagram. The Dutch football association KNVB also commemorated the death of the Brazilian football great Pelé on Thursday. "A football icon", is how the KNVB described Pelé, who died at the age of 82. Rest in peace, Pelé …

RIP Pele: How Brazilian football player personified soccer & changed history of sports
2 years ago

RIP Pele: How Brazilian football player personified soccer & changed history of sports

India TV News  

Image Source : Twitter 1/6 Pele's life and career have been the subject of several films, including biographical dramas, sports films, and documentaries. Image Source : Twitter/FilmsAficionado 2/6 "Pele" - This biographical drama film tells the story of Pele's rise from poverty to becoming one of the greatest footballers in history. The film covers Pele's childhood, his early years as …

RIP Pele: Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others pay heartfelt tribute to 'King of Football'
2 years ago

RIP Pele: Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others pay heartfelt tribute to 'King of Football'

India TV News  

RIP Pele: Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor and others paid moving tribute to the legendary gootball player as he passed away on Friday. Kareena Kapoor, who is currently on a family vacation in Switzerland, shared a picture of Pele on her Instagram stories and wrote "RIP." Image Source : INSTAGRAMCelebs pay heartfelt tribute to Pele Image …

Pele: Football’s Elvis Presley who achieved immortality amid controversy
2 years ago

Pele: Football’s Elvis Presley who achieved immortality amid controversy

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The 1970 World Cup final win over Italy …

‘Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years ago

‘Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

Associated Press  

Pele has been praised over the decades by everyone from world leaders to artists. ___ “I sometimes feel as though football was invented for this magical player.” — Sir Bobby Charlton, retired England great who won 1966 World Cup and Ballon d’Or in same year. ___ “If you take the qualities of Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, put them together, then …

Pele’s funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos
2 years ago

Pele’s funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The stadium where Brazilian soccer great Pelé played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday. Santos, the club where Pelé played in Brazil, said in a statement the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium, outside Sao Paulo. Santos said the …

Pele dies aged 82: More than any other player, the Brazilian great made football beautiful
2 years ago

Pele dies aged 82: More than any other player, the Brazilian great made football beautiful

Daily Mail  

It was Brazil's fourth goal in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy that made Pele the greatest there will ever be. Pele, widely known as the greatest footballer of all time has now passed away, following an extraordinary life He is the only player ever to have won the World Cup three times, in 1958, 1962, and 1970 Pele …

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
2 years ago

Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. Widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game’s most prolific scorer with Brazilian club Santos and …

Pele: Wembley arch lit up in Brazil colours in tribute to football icon
2 years ago

Pele: Wembley arch lit up in Brazil colours in tribute to football icon

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Wembley arch has been lit up in …

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers
2 years ago

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

The Hindu  

Superlatives from some of soccer’s greats and others about Pelé, who died Thursday in Brazil at age 82: Obituary | Adeus Pelé: the king of the beautiful game, a titan of 20th century “To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child combined with the extraordinary grace of a man in full.” - Nelson Mandela. “If you …

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