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Tom Blow

Pele's last words on Instagram were touching tributes to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe

The late, great Pele paid tribute to fellow legends Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Diego Maradona in his final Instagram post.

The three-time World Cup winner passed away aged 82 at the end of December following a battle with cancer. His funeral started in Brazil on Monday - with his coffin lying in state - and will end with a parade through the streets of Santos the following day.

Pele became a global ambassador for football after hanging up his boots in 1977 and continued to be a positive voice until his death. His final Instagram post was made after after Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final on December 18.

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