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What the papers say – December 30

The Friday papers mourn the passing of Pele, the world’s best footballer.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Abhishek Bachchan, AR Rahman and others mourn the loss of football legend Pele

The entire sports fraternity is mourning the loss of football legend Pele who passed away on December 29 after a long battle with cancer. He was 82.

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2022

FACTBOX: Pele's career in numbers

NEW DELHI: Football legend Pele died on Thursday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He was 82. Pele, who is the the only player to win three FIFA World Cups, had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer since 2021.

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2022

Cancer charities issue symptoms appeal after death of football great Pele

According to charities, someone dies from bowel cancer every half an hour in the UK.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Pele's real name and why he hated famous nickname - which caused arguments with pals

Football legend Pele passed away surrounded by his loving family at the age of 82, but in the years before his death he admitted hating his famous moniker

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo overlooked as Carlo Ancelotti denies Lionel Messi is greatest ever

Carlo Ancelotti was asked for his opinion on who the greatest footballer of all time is after Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their third World Cup earlier this month

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

Pele was an Aberdeen shareholder as incredible image shows late Brazil legend invested in Pittodrie club

Pele was passionate about football at all levels and it seems that extended to the north east of Scotland.

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

Pele was ‘a man who became a culture’, says Brazilian in UK

Brazilians have celebrated the life of one of the greatest sporting heroes of all time after he died aged 82.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

‘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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2022

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

The FA have paid tribute to the Brazilian legend after his passing at 82 years of age

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022