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Thousands queue to see Pele's coffin ahead of his burial today

The former Brazil international was a national hero, winning three FIFA World Cups during his legendary career

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

Brazil prepares to bury Pelé in city he made soccer Mecca

Forty-five years after Pelé played his last game, it’s hard to imagine modern soccer or Brazil without him

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Pele to be buried today after lying in state at Urbano Caldeira stadium

The three-time World Cup winner died on December 29 aged 82.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

FIFA president Gianni Infantino criticised for impractical demand at Pele's funeral

Gianni Infantino has visited Santos in Brazil to see Pele's coffin lying in state after the three-time World Cup winner sadly passed away aged 82 on Thursday, December 29

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

Gianni Infantino reveals FIFA will ask EVERY country to name a football stadium after Pele

Gianni Infantino has revealed FIFA will ask every country in the world to name a football stadium after Pele.

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2023

Brazil Bids Farewell to ‘King of Soccer’ Pele with 24-Hour Wake

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a 24-hour wake. Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the center of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 2, 2023

Gianni Infantino wants every country to name a stadium in honour of Pele

The Brazil great died aged 82 after a battle with cancer

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

2023 marks the start of football’s next era

After the era-defining Qatar World Cup and careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the powers behind football’s sportswashing race will turn their attention to the club game as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland prepare to take centre stage

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

From Matt Hancock to Liz Truss: heroes and villains of the year 2022

Every year has its heroes and villains, but some years have an uneven balance — a villainous 2022 has been a case in point...

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2022

Lionel Messi offered $1m for bisht that covered Argentina top for World Cup trophy lift

Lionel Messi was dressed in a bisht during the World Cup celebrations following Argentina's triumph over France, with a member of Oman's parliament hoping to buy it off him

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022