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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.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

His given name was a handful.

Miami Herald

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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

The Independent UK

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.

France 24

‘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

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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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 the land of his sport

The Independent UK

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

Nobody disputes Pelé’s greatness but goal count fuels debate

Nobody disputes Pelé ’s greatness but the exact number of goals he scored in his career will forever remain a motive for debate

The Independent UK

Jogo bonito: Pelé ’s 10 most memorable goals

Pelé made scoring look easy, dribbling past defenders, firing powerful shots, striking well-placed free-kicks or using firm headers

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to Pelé and remembers football legend's touching gesture

British F1 star Hamilton was among many famous faces from the sporting world to pay tribute to Pelé, after news of his death at the age of 82 was announced on Thursday

Daily Mirror

Pelé was a world icon and Brazil’s king of ‘beautiful game’

Pele won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport’s greatest players

The Independent UK

World reacts to death of Brazilian soccer king Pele

Reactions poured in from around the world to the death of Brazilian soccer legend Pele

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Neymar pens emotional tribute to Pele after Brazil icon dies aged 82 - "Pele is forever"

Neymar has paid tribute to his compatriot Pele after the Brazilian legend died at the age of 82 with the current PSG star hailing his influence on the game of football

Sports Illustrated

Pelé was Brazil's King and a gift to the world

Pelé stopped playing 45 years ago and died Thursday, but his impact on soccer and his global presence are eternal.

The Independent UK

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

The superlatives about Pelé over the years came from the likes of Nelson Mandela and Andy Warhol

Sports Illustrated

Neymar Details How Pele Changed Soccer in Touching Tribute

The soccer legend died Thursday.

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France 24

Tributes pour in for Pelé, Brazil's ‘king of football’

Tributes have poured in for Pelé, the "king of football" who died on Thursday at age 82. The footballing legend won a record three World Cups and became one of the most iconic sports figures of the last century. Read FRANCE 24's blog below to see how the world reacted…

Los Angeles Times

Pelé, who rose from a Brazilian slum to become the world’s greatest soccer player, dies at 82

Pelé, the soccer player who rose from an impoverished Brazilian slum to become the most famous and, for a time, the best-paid athlete in the world during a spectacular career that produced more World Cup titles and more breathtaking moments than any other, has died at the age of 82,…

Manchester Evening News

Man City pay tribute to Pele following death at 82

Manchester City and their players have begun to pay their respects to Brazilian football icon Pele following his death.

Dublin Live

Watch: Amazing footage shows moment Pele played in Dublin as football legend dies aged 82

Tributes have been paid by many including Ireland's President Michael D Higgins

Sports Illustrated

Sports World Reacts to Death of Brazilian Soccer Great Pele

The three-time World Cup winner was 82.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United stars pay tribute to Pele following death at 82

Man United players have made paid their respects to Brazilian football icon Pele following his death.

Edinburgh Live

Brazilian football legend and three-time world champion Pelé has died at 82

The tragic news comes from Brazil as the whole world has began to pay tribute to a man that was considered as the first global football star and one of the greatest players of all time.

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