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Pelé brought renown to Santos, Brazilian port city and team

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The Independent UK

Pelé’s shimmering legend was forged in the heat of the 1970 World Cup finals

The displays that won him the affections of the world came in a tournament that itself occupies a mythic zone in football’s collective memory

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on how Brazil should be remade in the image of its hero Pelé

Bolsonaro has gone, now Lula and his new government have the huge task of putting the country back together

The Guardian - UK

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Nearly 50 years later, playing with Pelé is still a ‘dream come true’ for Bob Rigby

PHILADELPHIA — Bob Rigby boarded two flights and a hydrofoil boat, traveling 30 hours to meet the New York Cosmos in Sweden as their last-minute goalkeeper for a 1975 world tour. He grew up in Delaware County, was a substitute teacher while playing at Veterans Stadium for the Atoms, and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pele's 100-year-old mum 'unaware' Brazil legend has died in heartbreaking update

Pele sadly passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday after a long battle with bowel cancer but his mother has no idea that the Brazilian football legend has died

Daily Mirror

Brazilians remember Pelé for the 'sense of identity' he gave them

"He leaves a legacy, a person of color who was crowned king of soccer, and he also brought a lot of peace outside Brazil," says Jorge Tavares, a resident of the late soccer legend's home state.

WEKU

The World Cups that made Pelé 'immortal'

The football legend Pelé, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to have won the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa dubbing…

France 24

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Pelé invigorated US soccer, paved way for '94 World Cup, MLS

Clive Toye started his pursuit of Pelé with a trip to Jamaica and a cold call in 1971

The Independent UK

Brazil mourns Pelé, who made every part of the country proud

With Pelé’s death, Brazilians have lost a piece of their hearts

The Independent UK

SI:AM | Underdogs Face Stiff Challenges in CFP Semis

Can any of them pull off the upset?

Sports Illustrated

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The Independent UK

Africa remembers special bond with Pelé, the greatest athlete in history

The African daily newspapers are virtually unanimous in celebrating the talent and generosity of the late Pelé.

Radio France Internationale

Pelé Set the Standard for Greatness in the Land of His Sport

From spearheading the “beautiful game” to helping Brazil win three World Cup titles, Pelé embodied greatness in his sport. The incarnation of the country’s style and elegance on the field, Pelé began enchanting Brazilian fans as a teenager. He helped the Selecao lift the World Cup trophy for the first…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pele funeral date confirmed as Brazil declare three days of mourning for legendary star

Three-time World Cup winner and Brazil star Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82, with tributes pouring in from the football world and beyond for a true legend of the game

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Asharq Al-Awsat

World Reacts to Death of Brazilian Football Icon Pelé

Reactions poured in from around the world to the death of Brazilian football legend Pelé . He died of cancer in Brazil at age 82. His grace, athleticism and mesmerizing moves transfixed players and fans. ____ “A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pelé will never be enough to express…

ABC News

Remembering Pelé's trip to Australia with Santos in 1972 — and the Socceroo who stopped him

Pelé played all over the world during his glorious career, and during one of his few matches in Australia the Brazilian legend ended up copping the fight of his life.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith leads celebrity tributes as world mourns Pele after football icon's death

The showbiz world has joined the world of sport to pay tribute to football icon Pele following his death of the age of 82

ABC News

Pelé's death sparks wave of tributes for the Brazilian soccer legend

The Brazilian great's club will host a 24-hour wake before his coffin is carried through the streets of town, but a who's who of the football world is already paying its respects.

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Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer

Pelé, soccer’s first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game.

Sports Illustrated

SI Vault: Remembering Pele Throughout the Years

From the soccer legend’s first World Cup win to his role as an ambassador for the 2014 tournament in Brazil, Pelé captivated the sports world for decades.

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: Pelé, ‘king of the beautiful game,’ touched the world and left mark on South Florida, too

His given name was a handful.

The Independent UK

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

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

France 24

Nobody disputes Pelé's greatness – but his goal count is up for debate

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness and his penchant for scoring. The exact number of goals in his career will forever be a topic for debate.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Athlete of the century’: MMA fighters mourn death of soccer legend Pelé

UFC and MMA notables paid tribute to soccer star Pelé after news of his death.

The Independent UK

Pelé remembered for transcending soccer around world

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

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