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Brazil football legend Pele has died at the age of 82.
The Associated Press confirmed the news, saying: “Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups and standard-bearer for ‘the beautiful game,’ has died at 82.”
Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, Pele is the only man to have won the World Cup on three occasions, as he helped Brazil to success at the 1958, 1962 and 1970 tournaments, also winning the Golden Ball for best player at the latter.
At the first of those, the then-17-year-old became the youngest player to appear at a men’s World Cup although his record was subsequently broken by Northern Ireland’s Norman Whiteside.
During a 21-year playing career, he is said to have scored 1,283 goals in 1,363 senior matches for clubs and country, although that number is disputed given it included unofficial friendlies and tour matches.
Cancer charities issue symptoms appeal after Pele’s death
Pele has died aged 82 after a battle with bowel cancer, which is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer, according to charities.
The NHS lists the three main symptoms of bowel cancer as persistent blood in your poo, a persistent change in bowel habit, and persistent lower abdominal pain.
Sravasti Dasgupta30 December 2022 07:00
Pele tributes from Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Usain Bolt and more
Pele has been described as “the king of football” and “footballing immortality” after the Brazil legend died at the age of 82.
Tributes immediately came in across social media, hailing his legacy both on and off the pitch after a glittering career which included three World Cups with the Selecao.
Sravasti Dasgupta30 December 2022 06:00
Wembley arch lit up in Brazil colours in tribute to football icon
The Wembley arch has been lit up in Brazil colours in a tribute to the legendary Pele after his passing on Thursday evening.
Jack Rathborn has the details:
Sravasti Dasgupta30 December 2022 05:00
‘The king of football’: Pele tributes from Kylian Mbappe, Gary Lineker and more
The Brazil icon has passed away at the age of 82 after a long battle with illness.
Jack Rathborn has the story.
Graeme Massie30 December 2022 04:00
Pele’s Instagram urges people to ‘Love, love and love, forever’
“Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today. On his journey, Edson enchanted the world with his genius in sport, stopped a war, carried out social works all over the world and spread what he most believed to be the cure for all our problems: love. His message today becomes a legacy for future generations. Love, love and love, forever,” the caption reads.
Graeme Massie30 December 2022 03:10
Pele: Brazil’s complete footballer who transcended the beautiful game
A three-time World Cup winner and scorer of hundreds of goals, Pele became a byword for ultimate sporting excellence during a glittering career that saw him lauded throughout the world.
Ivan Ponting has the details.
Graeme Massie30 December 2022 02:03
Pele: Brazil football legend dies aged 82
Widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele is the only man to have won the World Cup on three occasions.
Luke Baker has the story.
Graeme Massie30 December 2022 01:05
Brazilian football legend Pelé dies aged 82
Brazilian football legend Pelé dies aged 82
Graeme Massie30 December 2022 00:10
Government of Brazil calls Pele ‘champion of champions’
“Pelé. Champion of champions, living legend of our lifetime. Football perfection; the King was almost synonymous with his homeland. Generations to come will remember him as a gentleman off the field, and a magician on it; the epic number 10 shirt, immortalized by his genius,” the government’s official Twitter account stated.
Pelé. Champion of champions, living legend of our lifetime. Football perfection; the King was almost synonymous with his homeland. Generations to come will remember him as a gentleman off the field, and a magician on it; the epic number 10 shirt, immortalized by his genius. pic.twitter.com/eXBiyvEsy8
— Government of Brazil (@govbrazil) December 29, 2022
Graeme Massie29 December 2022 23:31
Pele in pictures: Images from the life and career of Brazil’s football legend
Pele, who has died aged 82, won three World Cups and scored more than 1,000 goals in a sensational career.
Graeme Massie29 December 2022 23:01
