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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Brazil declares three days of national mourning for death of Pele as football legend’s funeral plans revealed

Brazil has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Pele - as plans for the legendary footballer’s funerals have been revealed.

The Brazilian star - who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest athletes in modern history - died on Thursday at the age of 82 following a battle with cancer.

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