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Tom Blow

Gary Lineker leads emotional tributes for Pele as football mourns Brazil icon

Gary Lineker and the global footballing community have paid tribute to the late, great Pele after the Brazilian superstar died on Thursday, aged 82.

Pele, who is considered by many as the greatest footballer in history, passed away following a battle with cancer. The three-time World Cup winner was re-admitted to hospital in November and later moved to palliative care before his passing was announced.

Several legends of the beautiful game - including Lineker, Michael Owen and Kylian Mbappe - have offered their condolences to Pele's family since the sad news broke on Thursday. England legend Lineker has described Pele as "synonymous with football".

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